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How far is Kota Bharu from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Kota Bharu (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) is 961 miles / 1547 kilometers / 835 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Kota Bharu (KBR) is 1273 miles / 2049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 39 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Kota Bharu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 961.435 miles
  • 1547.279 kilometers
  • 835.464 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
  • 966.122 miles
  • 1554.822 kilometers
  • 839.537 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 Kota Bharu?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Kota Bharu generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Kota Bharu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

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 Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
City: Kota Bharu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KBR
ICAO Code: WMKC
Coordinates: 6°10′0″N, 102°17′34″E