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How far is Simara from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Simara (Simara Airport) is 1287 miles / 2070 kilometers / 1118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Simara (SIF) is 2152 miles / 3464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 20 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Simara Airport

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1287
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2070
Kilometers
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1118
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 56 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
166 kg

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Distance from Vientiane to Simara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1286.528 miles
  • 2070.466 kilometers
  • 1117.962 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
  • 1286.228 miles
  • 2069.984 kilometers
  • 1117.702 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 Simara?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Simara Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Simara Airport (SIF)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Simara generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 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 Simara

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

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 Simara Airport
City: Simara
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: SIF
ICAO Code: VNSI
Coordinates: 27°9′34″N, 84°58′48″E