How far is Sanming from Ko Samui?
The distance between Ko Samui (Samui Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 1644 miles / 2645 kilometers / 1428 nautical miles.
Samui Airport – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from Ko Samui to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ko Samui to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1643.592 miles
- 2645.105 kilometers
- 1428.242 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- 1646.170 miles
- 2649.253 kilometers
- 1430.482 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 Ko Samui to Sanming?
The estimated flight time from Samui Airport to Shaxian Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ko Samui and Sanming?
The time difference between Ko Samui and Sanming is 1 hour. Sanming is 1 hour ahead of Ko Samui.
Flight carbon footprint between Samui Airport (USM) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from Ko Samui to Sanming generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ko Samui to Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Samui Airport (USM) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |
| Destination | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |