How far is Bangkok from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Bangkok (BKK) is 416 miles / 669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 14 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Bangkok
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Bangkok. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 319.865 miles
- 514.773 kilometers
- 277.955 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- 321.136 miles
- 516.818 kilometers
- 279.059 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 Vientiane to Bangkok?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Bangkok?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Bangkok generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Bangkok
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bangkok |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | BKK |
| ICAO Code: | VTBS |
| Coordinates: | 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E |
Airlines flying from Vientiane (VTE) to Bangkok (BKK)
| Bangkok Airways |
| Lao Airlines |
| Thai Airways International |