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How far is Chiang Rai from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 6377 miles / 10262 kilometers / 5541 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6376.529 miles
  • 10262.028 kilometers
  • 5541.052 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
  • 6383.607 miles
  • 10273.420 kilometers
  • 5547.203 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 Wellington to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 12 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Wellington to Chiang Rai generates about 768 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 768 kilograms equals 1 693 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Chiang Rai

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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