The straight-line distance from Vientiane, Laos to Yangon, Myanmar is 694 km (431 miles).Yangon is W of Vientiane.
Distance (km)
694
straight line
Distance (miles)
431
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
261° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 694 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 11 hr 18 min | ~902 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 6 hr 54 min | ~833 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 | Yangon, Myanmar |
| Straight-line Distance | 694 km (431 miles) |
| Bearing | 261° (W) |
| Coordinates (Vientiane) | 17.9757°, 102.6331° |
| Coordinates (Yangon) | 16.8661°, 96.1951° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Vientiane to Yangon is 694 km (431 miles). Yangon is W of Vientiane.
A direct flight from Vientiane to Yangon takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Vientiane to Yangon takes approximately 11 hr 18 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.
Yangon is W (261 degrees) from Vientiane.
The distance from Yangon to Vientiane is the same: 694 km (431 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.