The straight-line distance from Vientiane, Laos to Bangkok, Thailand is 522 km (324 miles).Bangkok is SSW of Vientiane.
Distance (km)
522
straight line
Distance (miles)
324
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
206° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 12 min | 522 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 8 hr 30 min | ~679 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 5 hr 12 min | ~626 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Vientiane, Laos |
| To | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Straight-line Distance | 522 km (324 miles) |
| Bearing | 206° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Vientiane) | 17.9757°, 102.6331° |
| Coordinates (Bangkok) | 13.7563°, 100.5018° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Vientiane to Bangkok is 522 km (324 miles). Bangkok is SSW of Vientiane.
A direct flight from Vientiane to Bangkok takes approximately 1 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Vientiane to Bangkok takes approximately 8 hr 30 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Bangkok is SSW (206 degrees) from Vientiane.
The distance from Bangkok to Vientiane is the same: 522 km (324 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.