How far is Chiang Mai from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 1117 miles / 1797 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 30 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1116.838 miles
- 1797.377 kilometers
- 970.506 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- 1122.448 miles
- 1806.405 kilometers
- 975.381 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Chiang Mai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Mai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CNX |
| ICAO Code: | VTCC |
| Coordinates: | 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E |
Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chiang Mai (CNX)
| AirAsia |