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How far is Sado from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Sado (Sado Airport) is 2566 miles / 4129 kilometers / 2229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Sado (SDS) is 4068 miles / 6547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 20 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Sado Airport

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4129
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Distance from Vientiane to Sado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2565.585 miles
  • 4128.910 kilometers
  • 2229.433 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
  • 2564.687 miles
  • 4127.463 kilometers
  • 2228.652 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 Sado?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Sado Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Sado Airport (SDS)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Sado generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 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 Sado

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

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 Sado Airport
City: Sado
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDS
ICAO Code: RJSD
Coordinates: 38°3′36″N, 138°24′50″E