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How far is Putao from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1260 miles / 2028 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Putao (PBU) is 1861 miles / 2995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 27 minutes.

Shaxian Airport – Putao Airport

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1260
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2028
Kilometers
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1095
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 53 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
164 kg

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Distance from Sanming to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.095 miles
  • 2027.927 kilometers
  • 1094.993 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
  • 1257.842 miles
  • 2024.301 kilometers
  • 1093.035 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 Sanming to Putao?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Putao Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Sanming to Putao generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Putao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Putao Airport (PBU).

Airport information

Origin Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″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