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How far is Vientiane from Taipei?

The distance between Taipei (Taoyuan International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1295 miles / 2085 kilometers / 1126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taipei (TPE) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2053 miles / 3304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 55 minutes.

Taoyuan International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Taipei to Vientiane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taipei to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1295.320 miles
  • 2084.616 kilometers
  • 1125.603 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
  • 1294.357 miles
  • 2083.066 kilometers
  • 1124.766 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 Taipei to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Taoyuan International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Taipei to Vientiane generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taipei to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Taoyuan International Airport
City: Taipei
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TPE
ICAO Code: RCTP
Coordinates: 25°4′39″N, 121°13′58″E
Destination Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E