How far is Vientiane from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 6156 miles / 9908 kilometers / 5350 nautical miles.

Distance from Wellington to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6156.442 miles
• 9907.833 kilometers
• 5349.802 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

• 6163.344 miles
• 9918.941 kilometers
• 5355.799 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 Wellington to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 12 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Vientiane?

The time difference between Wellington and Vientiane is 6 hours. Vientiane is 6 hours behind Wellington.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Wellington to Vientiane generates about 738 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 738 kilograms equals 1 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin	Wellington International Airport
City:	Wellington
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WLG
ICAO Code:	NZWN
Coordinates:	41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E

Destination	Wattay International Airport
City:	Vientiane
Country:	Laos
IATA Code:	VTE
ICAO Code:	VLVT
Coordinates:	17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E