The straight-line distance from Chiang Mai, Thailand to Bangkok, Thailand is 582 km (362 miles).Bangkok is SSE of Chiang Mai.
Distance (km)
582
straight line
Distance (miles)
362
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
164° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 12 min | 582 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 9 hr 30 min | ~757 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 5 hr 48 min | ~698 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| To | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Straight-line Distance | 582 km (362 miles) |
| Bearing | 164° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (Chiang Mai) | 18.7883°, 98.9853° |
| Coordinates (Bangkok) | 13.7563°, 100.5018° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is 582 km (362 miles). Bangkok is SSE of Chiang Mai.
A direct flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok takes approximately 1 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Chiang Mai to Bangkok takes approximately 9 hr 30 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Bangkok is SSE (164 degrees) from Chiang Mai.
The distance from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is the same: 582 km (362 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.