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How far is Chiang Rai from Paro?

The distance between Paro (Paro Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 837 miles / 1348 kilometers / 728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Paro (PBH) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1545 miles / 2486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 9 minutes.

Paro Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Paro to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 837.349 miles
  • 1347.583 kilometers
  • 727.636 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
  • 837.733 miles
  • 1348.200 kilometers
  • 727.970 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 Paro to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Paro Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paro Airport (PBH) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Paro to Chiang Rai generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Paro Airport
City: Paro
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: PBH
ICAO Code: VQPR
Coordinates: 27°24′11″N, 89°25′28″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