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How far is Ko Samui from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 302 miles / 486 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

Don Mueang International Airport – Samui Airport

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Distance from Bangkok to Ko Samui

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangkok to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 302.283 miles
  • 486.478 kilometers
  • 262.677 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
  • 303.824 miles
  • 488.957 kilometers
  • 264.016 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 Bangkok to Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Don Mueang International Airport to Samui Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Ko Samui?

There is no time difference between Bangkok and Ko Samui.

Flight carbon footprint between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Bangkok to Ko Samui generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bangkok to Ko Samui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Samui Airport (USM).

Airport information

Origin Don Mueang International Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: DMK
ICAO Code: VTBD
Coordinates: 13°54′45″N, 100°36′25″E
Destination Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E