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How far is Vientiane from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 4242 miles / 6827 kilometers / 3686 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4242.256 miles
  • 6827.250 kilometers
  • 3686.420 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
  • 4239.299 miles
  • 6822.491 kilometers
  • 3683.850 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 Moscow to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Moscow to Vientiane generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″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