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How far is Sainyabuli from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Sainyabuli (Sayaboury Airport) is 103 miles / 166 kilometers / 89 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Sainyabuli (ZBY) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 18 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Sayaboury Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Sainyabuli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 102.897 miles
  • 165.596 kilometers
  • 89.415 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
  • 103.185 miles
  • 166.060 kilometers
  • 89.665 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 Vientiane to Sainyabuli?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Sayaboury Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Sainyabuli?

There is no time difference between Vientiane and Sainyabuli.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Sainyabuli generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 89 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Sainyabuli

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY).

Airport information

Origin Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″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