How far is Vientiane from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 5499 miles / 8850 kilometers / 4779 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5499.374 miles
- 8850.384 kilometers
- 4778.825 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- 5491.656 miles
- 8837.963 kilometers
- 4772.118 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 Zurich to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Wattay International Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Vientiane?
The time difference between Zurich and Vientiane is 6 hours. Vientiane is 6 hours ahead of Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Zurich to Vientiane generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |