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How far is Pathein from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Pathein (Pathein Airport) is 520 miles / 837 kilometers / 452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Pathein (BSX) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 15 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Pathein Airport

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520
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837
Kilometers
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452
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Flight time duration
1 h 29 min
CO2 emission
102 kg

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Distance from Vientiane to Pathein

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 520.124 miles
  • 837.059 kilometers
  • 451.975 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
  • 519.464 miles
  • 835.996 kilometers
  • 451.402 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 Pathein?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Pathein Airport (BSX)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Pathein 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 Pathein

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

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 Pathein Airport
City: Pathein
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: BSX
ICAO Code: VYPN
Coordinates: 16°48′54″N, 94°46′47″E