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How far is Sanming from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 1224 miles / 1970 kilometers / 1064 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Sanming (SQJ) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 24 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1224.209 miles
  • 1970.173 kilometers
  • 1063.809 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
  • 1223.127 miles
  • 1968.433 kilometers
  • 1062.869 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Sanming generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Sanming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

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 Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E