How far is Chiang Rai from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 221 miles / 356 kilometers / 192 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 9 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Chiang Rai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Chiang Rai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 221.361 miles
- 356.247 kilometers
- 192.358 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- 221.533 miles
- 356.522 kilometers
- 192.507 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 Vientiane to Chiang Rai?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Chiang Rai?
There is no time difference between Vientiane and Chiang Rai.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Chiang Rai generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 127 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Chiang Rai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Chiang Rai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Rai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CEI |
| ICAO Code: | VTCT |
| Coordinates: | 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″E |