How far is Bangkok from Penang?
The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Bangkok (BKK) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 15 minutes.
Penang International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Distance from Penang to Bangkok
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Bangkok. 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 Penang to Bangkok?
The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Penang and Bangkok?
The time difference between Penang and Bangkok is 1 hour. Bangkok is 1 hour behind Penang.
Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
On average, flying from Penang to Bangkok 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 Penang to Bangkok
See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Airport information
| Origin | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |
| Destination | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bangkok |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | BKK |
| ICAO Code: | VTBS |
| Coordinates: | 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E |
Airlines flying from Penang (PEN) to Bangkok (BKK)
| Malaysia Airlines |
| Thai Airways International |