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How far is Dhaka from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) is 883 miles / 1421 kilometers / 767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Dhaka (DAC) is 1731 miles / 2786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 20 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Shahjalal International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Dhaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 882.919 miles
  • 1420.921 kilometers
  • 767.236 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
  • 882.635 miles
  • 1420.464 kilometers
  • 766.989 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 Dhaka?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Shahjalal International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Dhaka generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Dhaka

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

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 Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″E