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How far is Tachileik from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 37 miles / 59 kilometers / 32 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Tachileik (THL) is 43 miles / 70 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 0 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Tachilek Airport

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Tachileik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 36.721 miles
  • 59.096 kilometers
  • 31.909 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
  • 36.881 miles
  • 59.354 kilometers
  • 32.048 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 Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Tachilek Airport is 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Tachileik generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 67 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 Tachileik

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

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 Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E