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How far is Buon Ma Thuot from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Buon Ma Thuot (Buon Ma Thuot Airport) is 521 miles / 838 kilometers / 453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 26 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Buon Ma Thuot Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Buon Ma Thuot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 520.729 miles
  • 838.032 kilometers
  • 452.501 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
  • 521.634 miles
  • 839.489 kilometers
  • 453.288 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 Vientiane to Buon Ma Thuot?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Buon Ma Thuot Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Buon Ma Thuot?

There is no time difference between Vientiane and Buon Ma Thuot.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Buon Ma Thuot generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Buon Ma Thuot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buon Ma Thuot Airport
City: Buon Ma Thuot
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: BMV
ICAO Code: VVBM
Coordinates: 12°40′5″N, 108°7′12″E