Vientiane, Laos — GPS Coordinates
17° 58' 0.0" N, 102° 35' 60.0" E
| Country | Laos |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 196,731 |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
The GPS coordinates of Vientiane, Laos are 17.966670, 102.600000 in decimal degrees, which is 17° 58' 0.0" N, 102° 35' 60.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Vientiane lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 196,731. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Vientiane
- Sunrise
- 05:51
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:41
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 50m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+7
- Asia/Vientiane
- Antipode
- -17.966670, -77.400000
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Vientiane Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 17.966670, 102.600000
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 17°58'0.0"N 102°35'60.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 17°58.000'N 102°36.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 48N 245821E 1988141N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w70ynwxp3
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7P94XJ82+M26
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:17.966670,102.600000
Distances from Vientiane
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udon Thani, Thailand | 64 km | 40 mi | SSE (162°) |
| Khon Kaen, Thailand | 171 km | 106 mi | S (172°) |
| Savannakhet | 277 km | 172 mi | ESE (124°) |
| Lampang, Thailand | 330 km | 205 mi | W (277°) |
| Yên Vinh, Vietnam | 333 km | 207 mi | ENE (76°) |
| Vinh, Vietnam | 336 km | 209 mi | ENE (76°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Vientiane, Laos?
Vientiane is located at latitude 17.966670 and longitude 102.600000 (17° 58' 0.0" N, 102° 35' 60.0" E).
What is the population of Vientiane?
Vientiane has an approximate population of 196,731.
What country is Vientiane in?
Vientiane is located in Laos, Asia.
What time zone is Vientiane in?
Vientiane uses the Asia/Vientiane time zone (UTC+7 all year).
Which major city is closest to Vientiane?
The nearest major city is Udon Thani, Thailand, about 64 km (40 miles) to the SSE of Vientiane.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.