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How far is Muang Xay from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) is 1079 miles / 1736 kilometers / 937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Muang Xay (ODY) is 1431 miles / 2303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 31 minutes.

Shaxian Airport – Oudomsay Airport

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Distance from Sanming to Muang Xay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanming to Muang Xay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1078.735 miles
  • 1736.055 kilometers
  • 937.395 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
  • 1077.772 miles
  • 1734.506 kilometers
  • 936.558 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 Sanming to Muang Xay?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Oudomsay Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Oudomsay Airport (ODY)

On average, flying from Sanming to Muang Xay generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Muang Xay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Oudomsay Airport (ODY).

Airport information

Origin Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E
Destination Oudomsay Airport
City: Muang Xay
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: ODY
ICAO Code: VLOS
Coordinates: 20°40′57″N, 101°59′38″E