How far is Vientiane from Bangkok?
The distance between Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bangkok (DMK) to Vientiane (VTE) is 397 miles / 639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 52 minutes.
Don Mueang International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Bangkok to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangkok to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 308.966 miles
- 497.233 kilometers
- 268.484 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- 310.125 miles
- 499.097 kilometers
- 269.491 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 Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Don Mueang International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Bangkok to Vientiane generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangkok to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Don Mueang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bangkok |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | DMK |
| ICAO Code: | VTBD |
| Coordinates: | 13°54′45″N, 100°36′25″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |