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How far is Chiang Rai from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 1566 miles / 2521 kilometers / 1361 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 26 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1566.249 miles
  • 2520.633 kilometers
  • 1361.033 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
  • 1565.593 miles
  • 2519.577 kilometers
  • 1360.463 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 Shanghai to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Chiang Rai generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Chiang Rai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination 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