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How far is Chiang Rai from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 1008 miles / 1622 kilometers / 876 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1238 miles / 1992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 49 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1007.804 miles
  • 1621.903 kilometers
  • 875.758 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
  • 1012.921 miles
  • 1630.139 kilometers
  • 880.205 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 Penang to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Penang to Chiang Rai generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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