How far is Tachileik from Simao?
The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 172 miles / 277 kilometers / 149 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Tachileik (THL) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 0 minutes.
Pu'er Simao Airport – Tachilek Airport
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Distance from Simao to Tachileik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Simao to Tachileik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 171.997 miles
- 276.802 kilometers
- 149.461 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- 172.580 miles
- 277.740 kilometers
- 149.968 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 Tachileik?
The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Tachilek Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Simao and Tachileik?
Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Tachilek Airport (THL)
On average, flying from Simao to Tachileik generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 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 Tachileik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Tachilek Airport (THL).
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 | Tachilek Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tachileik |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | THL |
| ICAO Code: | VYTL |
| Coordinates: | 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E |