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Distance from Bangkok to Reading

Straight line

9,600 km
5,965 mi · 5,184 NM

By road

12,619 km
7,841 mi

Travel time

149 h 29 min
flight ≈ 12 h 30 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Reading?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,600 km in a straight line, that is 5,965 miles or 5,184 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bangkok to Reading is 12,619 km (7,841 miles), about 149 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Bangkok, Reading lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Thailand into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 44.3169°, 64.7234°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bangkok from Reading?

By road it is 12,619 km (7,841 miles) from Bangkok to Reading; in a straight line it is 9,600 km (5,965 miles).

How long is the drive from Bangkok to Reading?

About 149 h 29 min on the fastest route (12,619 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Reading from Bangkok?

Reading is to the north-west of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Reading?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 30 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.