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How far is Tachileik from Rach Gia?

The distance between Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 802 miles / 1291 kilometers / 697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rach Gia (VKG) to Tachileik (THL) is 1073 miles / 1727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 59 minutes.

Rach Gia Airport – Tachilek Airport

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802
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1291
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697
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Distance from Rach Gia to Tachileik

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rach Gia to Tachileik. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 802.325 miles
  • 1291.217 kilometers
  • 697.201 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 805.319 miles
  • 1296.036 kilometers
  • 699.803 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Rach Gia to Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Rach Gia Airport to Tachilek Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Rach Gia to Tachileik generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rach Gia to Tachileik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Tachilek Airport (THL).

Airport information

Origin Rach Gia Airport
City: Rach Gia
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VKG
ICAO Code: VVRG
Coordinates: 9°57′28″N, 105°7′56″E
Destination Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E