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How far is Chiang Rai from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 927 miles / 1492 kilometers / 805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1811 miles / 2914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 57 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 926.780 miles
  • 1491.507 kilometers
  • 805.349 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
  • 927.710 miles
  • 1493.005 kilometers
  • 806.158 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 Shigatse to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Chiang Rai generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″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