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How far is Sanming from Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 1314 miles / 2114 kilometers / 1142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Sanming (SQJ) is 1817 miles / 2924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 27 minutes.

Chiang Mai International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Chiang Mai to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1313.877 miles
  • 2114.481 kilometers
  • 1141.728 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
  • 1312.971 miles
  • 2113.023 kilometers
  • 1140.941 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Chiang Mai to Sanming generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Sanming

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

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