How far is Pakse from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Pakse (Pakse International Airport) is 614 miles / 988 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Pakse (PKZ) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 33 minutes.

Distance from Simao to Pakse

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Simao to Pakse. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 614.036 miles
• 988.195 kilometers
• 533.583 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

• 615.851 miles
• 991.116 kilometers
• 535.160 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 Simao to Pakse?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Pakse International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Simao and Pakse?

The time difference between Simao and Pakse is 1 hour. Pakse is 1 hour behind Simao.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Pakse International Airport (PKZ)

On average, flying from Simao to Pakse generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Pakse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Pakse International Airport (PKZ).

Airport information

Origin	Pu'er Simao Airport
City:	Simao
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SYM
ICAO Code:	ZPSM
Coordinates:	22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E

Destination	Pakse International Airport
City:	Pakse
Country:	Laos
IATA Code:	PKZ
ICAO Code:	VLPS
Coordinates:	15°7′55″N, 105°46′51″E