Distance from San Francisco to Vientiane

The distance between San Francisco, United States and Vientiane, Laos is 12,253 kilometers (7,614 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

From San Francisco to Vientiane, the straight-line distance is 12,253 kilometers, heading northwest. San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Vientiane is at 174 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 18-20 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
Vientiane, Laos

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Vientiane

Coordinates: 17.9667° N 102.6° E

Elevation: 174 m (571 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Wattay International Airport (VTE)
  • Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)
  • Loei Airport (LOE)
  • Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
  • Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

Other distances from San Francisco

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Francisco to New York City 4,139 km
From San Francisco to Los Angeles 559 km
From San Francisco to Chicago 2,991 km
From San Francisco to Houston 2,648 km
From San Francisco to Phoenix 1,052 km

Other distances from Vientiane

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Vientiane to Savannakhet 277 km
From Vientiane to Pakse 465 km
From Vientiane to Luang Prabang 218 km
From Vientiane to Pakxan 122 km
From Vientiane to Muang Xay 309 km

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