Distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai (Thailand)

The distance between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai is 153 kilometers (95 miles).

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Rai, Thailand

From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, the straight-line distance is 153 kilometers, heading northeast. Chiang Mai is at 313 meters above sea level, while Chiang Rai is at 401 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 12-14 hours
Motorcycle 4-5 hours
Car 3-4 hours
Helicopter 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Bangkok

Coordinates: 18.7904° N 98.9847° E

Elevation: 313 m (1,027 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Chiang Rai, Thailand

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Bangkok

Coordinates: 19.9086° N 99.8325° E

Elevation: 401 m (1,316 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
  • Tachileik Airport (THL)
  • Ban Huoeisay Airport (HOE)

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