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How far is Yamagata from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 2673 miles / 4303 kilometers / 2323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 4130 miles / 6647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 41 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2673.464 miles
  • 4302.523 kilometers
  • 2323.177 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
  • 2672.304 miles
  • 4300.657 kilometers
  • 2322.169 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Yamagata generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 651 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 Yamagata

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

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E