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How far is Varanasi from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 1150 miles / 1850 kilometers / 999 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Varanasi (VNS) is 1932 miles / 3110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 26 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

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1150
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1850
Kilometers
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999
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 40 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
159 kg

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Varanasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1149.687 miles
  • 1850.241 kilometers
  • 999.050 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
  • 1148.543 miles
  • 1848.400 kilometers
  • 998.056 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 Varanasi?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Varanasi generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Varanasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).

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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E