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How far is Sainyabuli from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Sainyabuli (Sayaboury Airport) is 6218 miles / 10006 kilometers / 5403 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Sayaboury Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Sainyabuli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6217.524 miles
  • 10006.135 kilometers
  • 5402.881 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
  • 6225.618 miles
  • 10019.161 kilometers
  • 5409.914 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 Christchurch to Sainyabuli?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Sayaboury Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Sainyabuli generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Sainyabuli

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY).

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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