How far is Chiang Mai from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers / 211 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 390 miles / 628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 59 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Chiang Mai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Chiang Mai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 242.401 miles
- 390.106 kilometers
- 210.641 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- 242.121 miles
- 389.656 kilometers
- 210.398 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 Mai?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Chiang Mai?
There is no time difference between Vientiane and Chiang Mai.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Chiang Mai generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Mai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
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 Mai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Mai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CNX |
| ICAO Code: | VTCC |
| Coordinates: | 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E |