How far is Chiang Rai from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers / 1033 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1460 miles / 2349 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 59 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1189.196 miles
- 1913.825 kilometers
- 1033.383 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- 1195.242 miles
- 1923.556 kilometers
- 1038.637 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Rai?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Chiang Rai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Rai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CEI |
| ICAO Code: | VTCT |
| Coordinates: | 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″E |