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How far is Chiang Rai from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 1174 miles / 1890 kilometers / 1020 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1878 miles / 3023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 33 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1174.089 miles
  • 1889.513 kilometers
  • 1020.255 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
  • 1177.572 miles
  • 1895.118 kilometers
  • 1023.282 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 Golmud to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Golmud to Chiang Rai generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Golmud to Chiang Rai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin Golmud Airport
City: Golmud
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GOQ
ICAO Code: ZLGM
Coordinates: 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E
Destination 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