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How far is Chiang Rai from Tachileik?

The distance between Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 37 miles / 59 kilometers / 32 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tachileik (THL) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 43 miles / 70 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 0 minutes.

Tachilek Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Tachileik to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 36.721 miles
  • 59.096 kilometers
  • 31.909 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
  • 36.881 miles
  • 59.354 kilometers
  • 32.048 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 Tachileik to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Tachilek Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Tachileik to Chiang Rai generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 67 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″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