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How far is Rukumkot from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) is 1484 miles / 2388 kilometers / 1289 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Rukumkot (RUK) is 2482 miles / 3994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 22 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Chaurjahari Airport

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1484
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2388
Kilometers
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1289
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 18 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
178 kg

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Distance from Vientiane to Rukumkot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1483.788 miles
  • 2387.925 kilometers
  • 1289.377 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
  • 1483.396 miles
  • 2387.295 kilometers
  • 1289.036 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 Rukumkot?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Chaurjahari Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Rukumkot generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Rukumkot

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

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 Chaurjahari Airport
City: Rukumkot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: RUK
ICAO Code: VNRK
Coordinates: 28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″E