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How far is Mandalay from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Mandalay (Mandalay International Airport) is 499 miles / 803 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Mandalay (MDL) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 16 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Mandalay International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Mandalay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 498.859 miles
  • 802.835 kilometers
  • 433.496 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
  • 498.889 miles
  • 802.884 kilometers
  • 433.522 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 Mandalay?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Mandalay International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Mandalay International Airport (MDL)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Mandalay generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 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 Mandalay

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

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 Mandalay International Airport
City: Mandalay
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MDL
ICAO Code: VYMD
Coordinates: 21°42′7″N, 95°58′40″E