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How far is Shanghai from Chiang Rai?

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

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1962 miles / 3157 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 5 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 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 Chiang Rai to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Shanghai 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 Chiang Rai to Shanghai

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

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 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