Bangkok to Phuket: Exactly 693 km (430 mi)

Bangkok, Thailand → Phuket, Thailand

693
Kilometers
430
Miles
~1h 22min
Flight time (est.)
~901 km
Rough road-length estimate

374 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Phuket is 693 km (430 miles). Phuket lies roughly south-southwest of Bangkok; the initial great-circle bearing is 200° (SSW). It is a domestic route within Thailand.

Coordinates & Bearing

Bangkok (Central, Thailand) sits at 13.7563°N, 100.5018°E; Phuket (Southern, Thailand) is at 7.8804°N, 98.3923°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 200° (SSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Bangkok to Phuket

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 22min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~901 km · ~11h 16min 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 Phuket: about 901 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 Phuket lies at approximately 10.8201°N, 99.4367°E — the position that is an equal 347 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Bangkok and Phuket both use the Asia/Bangkok time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bangkok from Phuket?

The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Phuket is approximately 693 km (430 miles, 374 nautical miles).

What direction is Phuket from Bangkok?

Phuket lies roughly south-southwest of Bangkok; the initial great-circle bearing is 200° (SSW).

How long does it take to fly from Bangkok to Phuket?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 22min (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 Phuket?

Rough road-length estimate for Bangkok to Phuket: about 901 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 Phuket?

Bangkok and Phuket both use the Asia/Bangkok time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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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