How far is Kangding from Chiang Rai?
The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers / 619 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Kangding (KGT) is 1038 miles / 1670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 17 minutes.
Chiang Rai International Airport – Kangding Airport
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Distance from Chiang Rai to Kangding
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Rai to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 711.942 miles
- 1145.759 kilometers
- 618.661 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- 714.534 miles
- 1149.931 kilometers
- 620.913 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 Kangding?
The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Kangding Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Kangding?
Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Kangding Airport (KGT)
On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Kangding generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 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 Kangding
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Kangding Airport (KGT).
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 | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |