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How far is Penang from Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Penang (PEN) is 1150 miles / 1850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 28 minutes.

Chiang Mai International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Chiang Mai to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 930.151 miles
  • 1496.933 kilometers
  • 808.279 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
  • 934.872 miles
  • 1504.530 kilometers
  • 812.381 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 Chiang Mai to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Mai International Airport to Penang International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Chiang Mai to Penang generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chiang Mai to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Chiang Mai International Airport
City: Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CNX
ICAO Code: VTCC
Coordinates: 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E
Destination Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E