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How far is Sakon Nakhon from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) is 336 miles / 541 kilometers / 292 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Sakon Nakhon (SNO) is 588 miles / 946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 4 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Sakon Nakhon Airport

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336
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292
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Distance from Chiang Rai to Sakon Nakhon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 336.358 miles
  • 541.316 kilometers
  • 292.287 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
  • 336.516 miles
  • 541.569 kilometers
  • 292.424 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 Sakon Nakhon?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Sakon Nakhon?

There is no time difference between Chiang Rai and Sakon Nakhon.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Sakon Nakhon generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 164 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 Sakon Nakhon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO).

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 Sakon Nakhon Airport
City: Sakon Nakhon
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: SNO
ICAO Code: VTUI
Coordinates: 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″E