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How far is Vientiane from Rach Gia?

The distance between Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 578 miles / 931 kilometers / 503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rach Gia (VKG) to Vientiane (VTE) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 2 minutes.

Rach Gia Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Rach Gia to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 578.345 miles
  • 930.755 kilometers
  • 502.568 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
  • 580.919 miles
  • 934.898 kilometers
  • 504.804 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 Rach Gia to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Rach Gia Airport to Wattay International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rach Gia and Vientiane?

There is no time difference between Rach Gia and Vientiane.

Flight carbon footprint between Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Rach Gia to Vientiane generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rach Gia to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Rach Gia Airport
City: Rach Gia
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VKG
ICAO Code: VVRG
Coordinates: 9°57′28″N, 105°7′56″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