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How far is Nangan from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Nangan (Matsu Nangan Airport) is 1247 miles / 2008 kilometers / 1084 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Nangan (LZN) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 145 hours 55 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Matsu Nangan Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Nangan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1247.426 miles
  • 2007.538 kilometers
  • 1083.984 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
  • 1246.905 miles
  • 2006.699 kilometers
  • 1083.531 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 Nangan?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Matsu Nangan Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Nangan generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Nangan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN).

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 Matsu Nangan Airport
City: Nangan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: LZN
ICAO Code: RCFG
Coordinates: 26°9′35″N, 119°57′28″E