How far is Pyongyang from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 2015 miles / 3243 kilometers / 1751 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 2768 miles / 4455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 35 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2015.367 miles
- 3243.419 kilometers
- 1751.306 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- 2017.010 miles
- 3246.063 kilometers
- 1752.734 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 Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Pyongyang?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Pyongyang generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 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 Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Pyongyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pyongyang |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | FNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZKPY |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E |