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How far is Kota Bharu from Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) and Kota Bharu (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) is 895 miles / 1440 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Kota Bharu (KBR) is 1187 miles / 1910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 12 minutes.

Chiang Mai International Airport – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

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Distance from Chiang Mai to Kota Bharu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Mai to Kota Bharu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 894.759 miles
  • 1439.975 kilometers
  • 777.524 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
  • 898.970 miles
  • 1446.752 kilometers
  • 781.183 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 Mai to Kota Bharu?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

On average, flying from Chiang Mai to Kota Bharu generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Mai to Kota Bharu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

Airport information

Origin Chiang Mai International Airport
City: Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CNX
ICAO Code: VTCC
Coordinates: 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E
Destination Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
City: Kota Bharu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KBR
ICAO Code: WMKC
Coordinates: 6°10′0″N, 102°17′34″E