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How far is Surkhet from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Surkhet (Surkhet Airport) is 1513 miles / 2436 kilometers / 1315 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Surkhet (SKH) is 2487 miles / 4002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 9 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Surkhet Airport

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1513
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2436
Kilometers
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1315
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 21 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
180 kg

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Distance from Vientiane to Surkhet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1513.481 miles
  • 2435.711 kilometers
  • 1315.179 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
  • 1512.987 miles
  • 2434.916 kilometers
  • 1314.749 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 Surkhet?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Surkhet Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Surkhet Airport (SKH)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Surkhet generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 Surkhet

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

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 Surkhet Airport
City: Surkhet
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: SKH
ICAO Code: VNSK
Coordinates: 28°35′9″N, 81°38′9″E