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How far is Kunsan from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Kunsan (Gunsan Airport) is 1920 miles / 3090 kilometers / 1668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Kunsan (KUV) is 3061 miles / 4927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 5 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Gunsan Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Kunsan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1919.766 miles
  • 3089.564 kilometers
  • 1668.231 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
  • 1920.502 miles
  • 3090.749 kilometers
  • 1668.871 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 Kunsan?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Gunsan Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Gunsan Airport (KUV)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Kunsan generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 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 Kunsan

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

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 Gunsan Airport
City: Kunsan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KUV
ICAO Code: RKJK
Coordinates: 35°54′13″N, 126°36′57″E