How far is Vientiane from Tachileik?
The distance between Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 243 miles / 391 kilometers / 211 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tachileik (THL) to Vientiane (VTE) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 43 minutes.
Tachilek Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Tachileik to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tachileik to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 242.746 miles
- 390.662 kilometers
- 210.941 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 243.116 miles
- 391.257 kilometers
- 211.262 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Tachileik to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Tachilek Airport to Wattay International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tachileik and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Tachileik to Vientiane generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tachileik to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Tachilek Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tachileik |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | THL |
| ICAO Code: | VYTL |
| Coordinates: | 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |