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How far is Ko Samui from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 1235 miles / 1988 kilometers / 1073 nautical miles.

Putao Airport – Samui Airport

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1235
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1988
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1073
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Flight time duration
2 h 50 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Putao to Ko Samui

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Putao to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1235.121 miles
  • 1987.734 kilometers
  • 1073.291 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
  • 1240.584 miles
  • 1996.527 kilometers
  • 1078.038 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 Putao to Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Samui Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Putao to Ko Samui generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Putao to Ko Samui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Samui Airport (USM).

Airport information

Origin Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E
Destination Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E