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How far is Chiang Rai from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 8062 miles / 12974 kilometers / 7005 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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8062
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12974
Kilometers
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7005
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 45 min
CO2 emission
1 007 kg

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Distance from San Diego to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8061.697 miles
  • 12974.044 kilometers
  • 7005.423 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
  • 8050.095 miles
  • 12955.372 kilometers
  • 6995.341 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 San Diego to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 15 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from San Diego to Chiang Rai generates about 1 007 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 007 kilograms equals 2 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Chiang Rai

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
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