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How far is Chengdu from Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1159 miles / 1865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 32 minutes.

Chiang Mai International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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866
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1394
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752
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Distance from Chiang Mai to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 865.918 miles
  • 1393.560 kilometers
  • 752.462 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
  • 868.496 miles
  • 1397.709 kilometers
  • 754.702 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Mai International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Chiang Mai to Chengdu generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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 Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E