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How far is Chiang Rai from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 207 miles / 334 kilometers / 180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 290 miles / 466 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 55 minutes.

Pu'er Simao Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Simao to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 207.393 miles
  • 333.767 kilometers
  • 180.220 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
  • 208.144 miles
  • 334.976 kilometers
  • 180.872 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 Simao to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Simao to Chiang Rai generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 122 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″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