How far is Bangkok from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Bangkok (DMK) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 53 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Don Mueang International 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)- 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 Vientiane to Bangkok?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Bangkok?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Bangkok 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 Vientiane to Bangkok
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
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 | Don Mueang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bangkok |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | DMK |
| ICAO Code: | VTBD |
| Coordinates: | 13°54′45″N, 100°36′25″E |