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How far is Iwakuni from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Iwakuni (Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni) is 2142 miles / 3447 kilometers / 1861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Iwakuni (IWK) is 3450 miles / 5552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 56 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

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2142
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1861
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Distance from Vientiane to Iwakuni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2141.670 miles
  • 3446.683 kilometers
  • 1861.060 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
  • 2141.004 miles
  • 3445.612 kilometers
  • 1860.482 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 Iwakuni?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Iwakuni generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 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 Iwakuni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

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 Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
City: Iwakuni
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: IWK
ICAO Code: RJOI
Coordinates: 34°8′38″N, 132°14′9″E