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How far is Kumamoto from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Kumamoto (Kumamoto Airport) is 2033 miles / 3271 kilometers / 1766 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Kumamoto (KMJ) is 3378 miles / 5436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 9 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Kumamoto Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Kumamoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2032.649 miles
  • 3271.232 kilometers
  • 1766.324 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
  • 2031.928 miles
  • 3270.071 kilometers
  • 1765.697 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 Kumamoto?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Kumamoto Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Kumamoto generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 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 Kumamoto

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

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 Kumamoto Airport
City: Kumamoto
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMJ
ICAO Code: RJFT
Coordinates: 32°50′14″N, 130°51′17″E