How far is Putao from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Putao (PBU) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 40 minutes.

Distance from Vientiane to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 721.417 miles
• 1161.009 kilometers
• 626.895 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

• 723.527 miles
• 1164.404 kilometers
• 628.728 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Putao?

The time difference between Vientiane and Putao is 30 minutes. Putao is 30 minutes behind Vientiane.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Putao generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Putao

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

Airport information

Origin	Wattay International Airport
City:	Vientiane
Country:	Laos
IATA Code:	VTE
ICAO Code:	VLVT
Coordinates:	17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E

Destination	Putao Airport
City:	Putao
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	PBU
ICAO Code:	VYPT
Coordinates:	27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E