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How far is Sainyabuli from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Sainyabuli (Sayaboury Airport) is 401 miles / 645 kilometers / 349 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Sainyabuli (ZBY) is 670 miles / 1079 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Sayaboury Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Sainyabuli

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Sainyabuli. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 401.069 miles
  • 645.458 kilometers
  • 348.519 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
  • 402.681 miles
  • 648.052 kilometers
  • 349.920 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 Kunming to Sainyabuli?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sayaboury Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

On average, flying from Kunming to Sainyabuli generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Sainyabuli

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E
Destination Sayaboury Airport
City: Sainyabuli
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: ZBY
ICAO Code: VLSB
Coordinates: 19°14′36″N, 101°42′33″E