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How far is Bangkok from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 435 miles / 700 kilometers / 378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK) is 529 miles / 851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 20 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 435.022 miles
  • 700.100 kilometers
  • 378.024 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
  • 437.047 miles
  • 703.358 kilometers
  • 379.783 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 Chiang Rai to Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Bangkok?

There is no time difference between Chiang Rai and Bangkok.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Bangkok generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Airport information

Origin Chiang Rai International Airport
City: Chiang Rai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CEI
ICAO Code: VTCT
Coordinates: 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″E
Destination Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E