Distance Between Laos Cities

To calculate the distance between cities in Laos, click on a city from the list below. Laos (LA) is located in the continent of Asia and shares borders with Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. For distance calculations to cities in these countries, see cities near Laos.

Cities in Laos

Note: that the cities listed below are deemed major based on population. While there may be more major cities, these are the most populated cities in Laos.

City Population
Vientiane (Country Capital)196,731
Pakse88,332
Savannakhet66,553
Louangphabang47,378
Sam Nuea38,992
Phonsavan37,507
Thakhèk26,200
Vangviang25,000
Paksan21,967

Cities Near Laos

The list below shows the distance between the above cities in Laos and populated cities outside of Laos which are closest.

  • Mi = Miles
  • Km = Kilometers
  • = Flight distance
  • = Driving distance
  Laos to Cambodia  
Muang Champassak to Stung Treng148.1 Km (92 Mi) 271.1 Km (168.5 Mi)
Pakse to Stung Treng171.4 Km (106.5 Mi) 238.3 Km (148.1 Mi)
  Laos to China  
Phôngsali to Kai Hua Nan Lu289 Km (179.6 Mi)
Sam Nuea to Kai Hua Nan Lu327.2 Km (203.3 Mi)
Sam Nuea to Kunming511.8 Km (318 Mi)
  Laos to Myanmar  
Muang Xai to Loikaw511.1 Km (317.6 Mi) 1046.9 Km (650.5 Mi)
Louangphabang to Loikaw567.6 Km (352.7 Mi)
Louangphabang to Falam978.3 Km (607.9 Mi)
  Laos to Thailand  
Thakhèk to Nakhon Phanom6.9 Km (4.3 Mi) 31.3 Km (19.5 Mi)
  Laos to Vietnam  
Viang Xai to Muong Lat40.7 Km (25.3 Mi) 74.4 Km (46.2 Mi)
Sam Nuea to Muong Lat58.3 Km (36.2 Mi) 94.1 Km (58.4 Mi)
Sam Nuea to Son La83 Km (51.6 Mi) 124.8 Km (77.5 Mi)
Distance Between Laos and Neighboring Countries

The distance between cities in Laos and cities in neighboring countries; Thailand cities are nearest due to being 6.9 kilometers away.

To Country Distance From Laos
Thailand 6.9 Km (4.3 Mi)
Vietnam 40.7 Km (25.3 Mi)
Cambodia 148.1 Km (92 Mi)
China 289 Km (179.6 Mi)
Myanmar 511.1 Km (317.6 Mi)
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