How far is Vientiane from Chiang Rai?
The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 221 miles / 356 kilometers / 192 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Vientiane (VTE) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 9 minutes.
Chiang Rai International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Chiang Rai to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Rai to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 221.361 miles
- 356.247 kilometers
- 192.358 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- 221.533 miles
- 356.522 kilometers
- 192.507 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 Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Vientiane?
There is no time difference between Chiang Rai and Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Vientiane generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 127 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 Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Chiang Rai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Rai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CEI |
| ICAO Code: | VTCT |
| Coordinates: | 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |