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How far is Magong from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Magong (Penghu Airport) is 1168 miles / 1879 kilometers / 1015 nautical miles.

Wattay International Airport – Penghu Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Magong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1167.849 miles
  • 1879.471 kilometers
  • 1014.833 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
  • 1166.795 miles
  • 1877.774 kilometers
  • 1013.917 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 Magong?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Penghu Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Penghu Airport (MZG)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Magong generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vientiane to Magong

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

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 Penghu Airport
City: Magong
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: MZG
ICAO Code: RCQC
Coordinates: 23°34′7″N, 119°37′40″E