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How far is Sainyabuli from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Sainyabuli (Sayaboury Airport) is 1190 miles / 1916 kilometers / 1034 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Sainyabuli (ZBY) is 1799 miles / 2895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 35 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Sayaboury Airport

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1190
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1916
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1034
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Distance from Xining to Sainyabuli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1190.374 miles
  • 1915.721 kilometers
  • 1034.407 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
  • 1194.375 miles
  • 1922.161 kilometers
  • 1037.884 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 Xining to Sainyabuli?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Sayaboury Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

On average, flying from Xining to Sainyabuli generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Sainyabuli

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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