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How far is Jomsom from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Jomsom (Jomsom Airport) is 1405 miles / 2262 kilometers / 1221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Jomsom (JMO) is 2387 miles / 3841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 24 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Jomsom Airport

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1405
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2262
Kilometers
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1221
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 9 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
174 kg

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Distance from Vientiane to Jomsom

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1405.408 miles
  • 2261.785 kilometers
  • 1221.266 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
  • 1405.314 miles
  • 2261.634 kilometers
  • 1221.185 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 Jomsom?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Jomsom Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Jomsom Airport (JMO)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Jomsom generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Jomsom

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

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 Jomsom Airport
City: Jomsom
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: JMO
ICAO Code: VNJS
Coordinates: 28°46′49″N, 83°43′22″E