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How far is Tainan from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 1193 miles / 1919 kilometers / 1036 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Tainan (TNN) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 23 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Tainan Airport

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1193
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Distance from Vientiane to Tainan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1192.623 miles
  • 1919.340 kilometers
  • 1036.361 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
  • 1191.379 miles
  • 1917.339 kilometers
  • 1035.280 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 Tainan?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Tainan Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Tainan Airport (TNN)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Tainan generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Tainan

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

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 Tainan Airport
City: Tainan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TNN
ICAO Code: RCNN
Coordinates: 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E