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How far is Chiang Rai from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 3398 miles / 5469 kilometers / 2953 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 5229 miles / 8416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 58 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3398.143 miles
  • 5468.782 kilometers
  • 2952.906 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
  • 3392.894 miles
  • 5460.334 kilometers
  • 2948.345 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 Riyadh to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Chiang Rai generates about 382 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 382 kilograms equals 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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