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How far is Matsu from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Matsu (Matsu Beigan Airport) is 1252 miles / 2014 kilometers / 1088 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Matsu (MFK) is 2156 miles / 3470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 145 hours 56 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Matsu Beigan Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Matsu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1251.747 miles
  • 2014.492 kilometers
  • 1087.739 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
  • 1251.235 miles
  • 2013.667 kilometers
  • 1087.293 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 Matsu?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Matsu Beigan Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Matsu generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Matsu

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

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 Beigan Airport
City: Matsu
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: MFK
ICAO Code: RCMT
Coordinates: 26°13′27″N, 120°0′10″E