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How far is Shanghai from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1566 miles / 2521 kilometers / 1361 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 15 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1566.249 miles
  • 2520.633 kilometers
  • 1361.033 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
  • 1565.593 miles
  • 2519.577 kilometers
  • 1360.463 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Shanghai generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E