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How far is Sainyabuli from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Sainyabuli (Sayaboury Airport) is 781 miles / 1257 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Sainyabuli (ZBY) is 1159 miles / 1866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 35 minutes.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Sayaboury Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Sainyabuli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 780.885 miles
  • 1256.712 kilometers
  • 678.570 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
  • 783.661 miles
  • 1261.180 kilometers
  • 680.983 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 Chengdu to Sainyabuli?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sayaboury Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Sainyabuli generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Sainyabuli

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″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