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How far is Chiang Mai from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 1639 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 2075 miles / 3339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 54 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.598 miles
  • 2637.067 kilometers
  • 1423.902 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
  • 1638.248 miles
  • 2636.505 kilometers
  • 1423.599 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 Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Chiang Mai International Airport
City: Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CNX
ICAO Code: VTCC
Coordinates: 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E