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How far is Putao from Ho Chi Minh City?

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1285 miles / 2067 kilometers / 1116 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Putao (PBU) is 1905 miles / 3065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 28 minutes.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Putao Airport

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1285
Miles
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2067
Kilometers
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1116
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 55 min
CO2 emission
166 kg

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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Putao

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Putao. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1284.660 miles
  • 2067.460 kilometers
  • 1116.339 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
  • 1288.746 miles
  • 2074.036 kilometers
  • 1119.890 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Putao?

The estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Putao Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Putao generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ho Chi Minh City to Putao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Putao Airport (PBU).

Airport information

Origin Tan Son Nhat International Airport
City: Ho Chi Minh City
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: SGN
ICAO Code: VVTS
Coordinates: 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″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