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How far is Chiang Rai from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers / 1340 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1955 miles / 3146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 1542.554 miles
  • 2482.501 kilometers
  • 1340.443 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
  • 1541.989 miles
  • 2481.591 kilometers
  • 1339.952 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Chiang Rai generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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