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How far is Bulgan from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Bulgan (Bulgan Airport) is 2128 miles / 3425 kilometers / 1849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Bulgan (UGA) is 2953 miles / 4753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 57 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Bulgan Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Bulgan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2128.077 miles
  • 3424.808 kilometers
  • 1849.249 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
  • 2133.299 miles
  • 3433.212 kilometers
  • 1853.786 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 Bulgan?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Bulgan Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Bulgan Airport (UGA)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Bulgan generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 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 Bulgan

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

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 Bulgan Airport
City: Bulgan
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: UGA
ICAO Code: ZMBN
Coordinates: 48°51′17″N, 103°28′33″E