How far is Kathmandu from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1282 miles / 2064 kilometers / 1114 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2203 miles / 3546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 10 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1282.354 miles
- 2063.748 kilometers
- 1114.335 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- 1282.258 miles
- 2063.595 kilometers
- 1114.252 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 Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Kathmandu generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 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 Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |