How far is Putao from Chiang Rai?
The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Putao (PBU) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 26 minutes.
Chiang Rai International Airport – Putao Airport
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Distance from Chiang Rai to Putao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Rai to Putao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 531.023 miles
- 854.599 kilometers
- 461.447 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- 532.881 miles
- 857.589 kilometers
- 463.061 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 Putao?
The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Putao?
Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Putao Airport (PBU)
On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Putao generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Putao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Putao Airport (PBU).
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 | Putao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Putao |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | PBU |
| ICAO Code: | VYPT |
| Coordinates: | 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E |