How far is Penang from Bangkok?
The distance between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Penang (PEN) is 736 miles / 1184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 13 minutes.
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from Bangkok to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangkok to Penang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 577.099 miles
- 928.751 kilometers
- 501.486 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- 580.160 miles
- 933.676 kilometers
- 504.145 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 Bangkok to Penang?
The estimated flight time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Penang International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Penang?
The time difference between Bangkok and Penang is 1 hour. Penang is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Flight carbon footprint between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Bangkok to Penang generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangkok to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bangkok |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | BKK |
| ICAO Code: | VTBS |
| Coordinates: | 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |
Airlines flying from Bangkok (BKK) to Penang (PEN)
| Malaysia Airlines |
| Thai Airways International |