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How far is Chiang Rai from Yangon?

The distance between Yangon (Yangon International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yangon (RGN) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 16 minutes.

Yangon International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Yangon to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 323.152 miles
  • 520.062 kilometers
  • 280.811 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
  • 323.506 miles
  • 520.632 kilometers
  • 281.119 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 Yangon to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Yangon International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yangon International Airport (RGN) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Yangon to Chiang Rai generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Yangon International Airport
City: Yangon
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: RGN
ICAO Code: VYYY
Coordinates: 16°54′26″N, 96°7′59″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