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How far is Sendai from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers / 2342 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Sendai (SDJ) is 4157 miles / 6690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 23 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Sendai Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2694.677 miles
  • 4336.662 kilometers
  • 2341.610 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
  • 2693.375 miles
  • 4334.566 kilometers
  • 2340.479 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Sendai Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Sendai generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 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 Sendai

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

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E