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How far is Sanming from Gaya?

The distance between Gaya (Gaya Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 2051 miles / 3300 kilometers / 1782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gaya (GAY) to Sanming (SQJ) is 2832 miles / 4557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 26 minutes.

Gaya Airport – Shaxian Airport

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2051
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3300
Kilometers
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1782
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 22 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
223 kg

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Distance from Gaya to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2050.503 miles
  • 3299.964 kilometers
  • 1781.838 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
  • 2046.969 miles
  • 3294.277 kilometers
  • 1778.767 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 Gaya to Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Gaya Airport to Shaxian Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gaya Airport (GAY) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Gaya to Sanming generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gaya to Sanming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gaya Airport (GAY) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

Airport information

Origin Gaya Airport
City: Gaya
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: GAY
ICAO Code: VEGY
Coordinates: 24°44′39″N, 84°57′4″E
Destination Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E