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How far is Sainyabuli from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Sainyabuli (Sayaboury Airport) is 1475 miles / 2374 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Sainyabuli (ZBY) is 1944 miles / 3128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 34 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Sayaboury Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Sainyabuli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1474.962 miles
  • 2373.721 kilometers
  • 1281.707 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
  • 1474.936 miles
  • 2373.680 kilometers
  • 1281.685 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 Sainyabuli?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Sayaboury Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sainyabuli generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Sainyabuli

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

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 Sayaboury Airport
City: Sainyabuli
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: ZBY
ICAO Code: VLSB
Coordinates: 19°14′36″N, 101°42′33″E