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How far is Putao from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1237 miles / 1991 kilometers / 1075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Putao (PBU) is 1808 miles / 2909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 27 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Putao Airport

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1237
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1991
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1075
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 50 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Shantou to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1237.205 miles
  • 1991.088 kilometers
  • 1075.102 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
  • 1235.383 miles
  • 1988.156 kilometers
  • 1073.518 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 Shantou to Putao?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Putao Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Shantou to Putao 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 and driving directions from Shantou to Putao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Putao Airport (PBU).

Airport information

Origin Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E
Destination Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E