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How far is Chiang Rai from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 2080 miles / 3348 kilometers / 1808 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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3348
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1808
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Distance from Malé to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2080.150 miles
  • 3347.677 kilometers
  • 1807.601 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
  • 2081.103 miles
  • 3349.210 kilometers
  • 1808.429 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 Malé to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Malé to Chiang Rai generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Chiang Rai

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

Airport information

Origin Velana International Airport
City: Malé
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: MLE
ICAO Code: VRMM
Coordinates: 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″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