How far is Ko Samui from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.
Wattay International Airport – Samui Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Ko Samui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 604.064 miles
- 972.146 kilometers
- 524.917 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- 606.805 miles
- 976.558 kilometers
- 527.299 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 Ko Samui?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Samui Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Ko Samui?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Samui Airport (USM)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Ko Samui generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Vientiane to Ko Samui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Samui Airport (USM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |