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How far is Chiang Mai from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 551 miles / 886 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 816 miles / 1314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 25 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport

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Distance from Lijiang to Chiang Mai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 550.575 miles
  • 886.064 kilometers
  • 478.436 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
  • 552.761 miles
  • 889.582 kilometers
  • 480.336 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 Lijiang to Chiang Mai?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Chiang Mai generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Chiang Mai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

Airport information

Origin Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E
Destination 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