World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Laos?
Vientiane is the capital of Laos, in Asia.
Vientiane sits on a bend of the Mekong River directly across from Thailand.
Where is Vientiane?
Vientiane is located at approximately 17.97° N, 102.60° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Hanoi, Vietnam 482 km
- Bangkok, Thailand 519 km
- Naypyidaw, Myanmar 711 km
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia 755 km
- Dhaka, Bangladesh 1,419 km