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How far is Hanoi from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Hanoi (HAN) is 492 miles / 791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 8 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Noi Bai International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Hanoi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 306.838 miles
  • 493.808 kilometers
  • 266.635 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
  • 307.343 miles
  • 494.621 kilometers
  • 267.074 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 Hanoi?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Hanoi?

There is no time difference between Vientiane and Hanoi.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Hanoi generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Hanoi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).

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 Noi Bai International Airport
City: Hanoi
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: HAN
ICAO Code: VVNB
Coordinates: 21°13′16″N, 105°48′25″E

Airlines flying from Vientiane (VTE) to Hanoi (HAN)

Lao Airlines
Vietnam Airlines