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How far is Penang from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1008 miles / 1622 kilometers / 876 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Penang (PEN) is 1236 miles / 1989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 54 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1007.804 miles
  • 1621.903 kilometers
  • 875.758 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
  • 1012.921 miles
  • 1630.139 kilometers
  • 880.205 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 Penang?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Penang International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Penang generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 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 Penang

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

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 Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E