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How far is Sapporo from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 2854 miles / 4593 kilometers / 2480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Sapporo (CTS) is 4558 miles / 7336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 31 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – New Chitose Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Sapporo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2853.933 miles
  • 4592.960 kilometers
  • 2480.000 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
  • 2853.352 miles
  • 4592.025 kilometers
  • 2479.495 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 Sapporo?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to New Chitose Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Sapporo generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 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 Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

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 New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E