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How far is Chiang Rai from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers / 998 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1673 miles / 2692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 16 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Chiang Rai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1148.930 miles
  • 1849.024 kilometers
  • 998.393 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
  • 1152.662 miles
  • 1855.030 kilometers
  • 1001.636 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 Xining to Chiang Rai?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

On average, flying from Xining to Chiang Rai generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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