Bangkok to Phnom Penh: Exactly 539 km (335 mi)

Bangkok, Thailand → Phnom Penh, Cambodia

539
Kilometers
335
Miles
~1h 10min
Flight time (est.)
~701 km
Rough road-length estimate

291 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Phnom Penh is 539 km (335 miles). Phnom Penh lies roughly east-southeast of Bangkok; the initial great-circle bearing is 116° (ESE). It is an international route from Thailand to Cambodia.

Coordinates & Bearing

Bangkok (Central, Thailand) sits at 13.7563°N, 100.5018°E; Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) is at 11.5564°N, 104.9282°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 116° (ESE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Bangkok to Phnom Penh

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 10min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~701 km · ~8h 46min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Bangkok to Phnom Penh: about 701 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Bangkok and Phnom Penh lies at approximately 12.6655°N, 102.7245°E — the position that is an equal 270 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Bangkok (Asia/Bangkok) and Phnom Penh (Asia/Phnom_Penh) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bangkok from Phnom Penh?

The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Phnom Penh is approximately 539 km (335 miles, 291 nautical miles).

What direction is Phnom Penh from Bangkok?

Phnom Penh lies roughly east-southeast of Bangkok; the initial great-circle bearing is 116° (ESE).

How long does it take to fly from Bangkok to Phnom Penh?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 10min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Bangkok to Phnom Penh?

Rough road-length estimate for Bangkok to Phnom Penh: about 701 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Phnom Penh?

Bangkok (Asia/Bangkok) and Phnom Penh (Asia/Phnom_Penh) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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