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How far is Putao from Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Putao (PBU) is 1043 miles / 1679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 29 minutes.

Chiang Mai International Airport – Putao Airport

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597
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961
Kilometers
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519
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Flight time duration
1 h 37 min
CO2 emission
112 kg

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Distance from Chiang Mai to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 597.308 miles
  • 961.275 kilometers
  • 519.047 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
  • 599.639 miles
  • 965.026 kilometers
  • 521.072 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Mai International Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Chiang Mai to Putao generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 Putao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Putao Airport (PBU).

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E