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How far is Tokyo from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 2614 miles / 4206 kilometers / 2271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Tokyo (NRT) is 4017 miles / 6465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 42 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2613.657 miles
  • 4206.274 kilometers
  • 2271.206 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
  • 2611.989 miles
  • 4203.589 kilometers
  • 2269.757 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Narita International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Tokyo generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 636 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 Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E