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How far is Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 101 miles / 163 kilometers / 88 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 124 miles / 200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 101.285 miles
  • 163.003 kilometers
  • 88.014 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
  • 101.528 miles
  • 163.394 kilometers
  • 88.226 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 Chiang Mai?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai?

There is no time difference between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 88 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 Chiang Mai

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

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 Chiang Mai International Airport
City: Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CNX
ICAO Code: VTCC
Coordinates: 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E