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How far is Urzhar from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Urzhar (Urzhar Airport) is 2331 miles / 3751 kilometers / 2026 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Urzhar (UZR) is 3404 miles / 5479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 45 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Urzhar Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Urzhar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2330.932 miles
  • 3751.272 kilometers
  • 2025.525 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
  • 2334.174 miles
  • 3756.489 kilometers
  • 2028.342 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 Urzhar?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Urzhar Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Urzhar Airport (UZR)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Urzhar generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 563 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 Urzhar

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

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 Urzhar Airport
City: Urzhar
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: UZR
ICAO Code: UASU
Coordinates: 47°5′28″N, 81°39′54″E