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How far is Niigata from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 2599 miles / 4182 kilometers / 2258 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Niigata (KIJ) is 4028 miles / 6482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 47 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2598.638 miles
  • 4182.102 kilometers
  • 2258.155 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
  • 2597.600 miles
  • 4180.432 kilometers
  • 2257.252 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 Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Niigata Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Niigata generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 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 Niigata

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

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 Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E