Flight Time from Sapa to Yên Bái
The flight from Sapa to Yên Bái covers about 80 mi and takes roughly 39 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
39 min
Nonstop flight
80 mi
Straight-line
105 mi
By road
39 min
Flight time
Sapa and Yên Bái are about 80 mi (129 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 105 mi (168 km), a drive of about 1 hr 52 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 80 mi / 129 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 105 mi / 168 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 52 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 22.030, 104.379 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Sapa to Yên Bái is about 80 mi (129 km) in a straight line, and roughly 105 mi (168 km) by road.