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How far is Tacheng from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Tacheng (Tacheng Airport) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Tacheng (TCG) is 3103 miles / 4993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 19 minutes.

Putao Airport – Tacheng Airport

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1539
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2477
Kilometers
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1338
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 24 min
CO2 emission
182 kg

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Distance from Putao to Tacheng

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1539.252 miles
  • 2477.186 kilometers
  • 1337.574 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
  • 1540.601 miles
  • 2479.357 kilometers
  • 1338.745 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 Tacheng?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Tacheng Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Tacheng Airport (TCG)

On average, flying from Putao to Tacheng generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Tacheng

See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Tacheng Airport (TCG).

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 Tacheng Airport
City: Tacheng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TCG
ICAO Code: ZWTC
Coordinates: 46°40′21″N, 83°20′26″E