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How far is Kuantan from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Kuantan (Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport) is 1134 miles / 1826 kilometers / 986 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Kuantan (KUA) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 8 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

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1826
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986
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Distance from Chiang Rai to Kuantan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1134.421 miles
  • 1825.673 kilometers
  • 985.785 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
  • 1139.953 miles
  • 1834.577 kilometers
  • 990.592 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 Kuantan?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Kuantan generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Kuantan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
City: Kuantan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUA
ICAO Code: WMKD
Coordinates: 3°46′31″N, 103°12′32″E