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How far is Muang Xay from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers / 1218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Muang Xay (ODY) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 9 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Oudomsay Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Muang Xay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Muang Xay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1401.317 miles
  • 2255.202 kilometers
  • 1217.711 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
  • 1400.884 miles
  • 2254.504 kilometers
  • 1217.335 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 Shanghai to Muang Xay?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Oudomsay Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Oudomsay Airport (ODY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Muang Xay generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Muang Xay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Oudomsay Airport (ODY).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Oudomsay Airport
City: Muang Xay
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: ODY
ICAO Code: VLOS
Coordinates: 20°40′57″N, 101°59′38″E