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How far is Taplejung from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 1146 miles / 1844 kilometers / 996 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 2072 miles / 3335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 50 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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1146
Miles
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1844
Kilometers
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996
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 40 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
159 kg

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Distance from Vientiane to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1145.719 miles
  • 1843.856 kilometers
  • 995.603 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
  • 1145.941 miles
  • 1844.213 kilometers
  • 995.795 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Taplejung generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Taplejung

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

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E