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How far is Phuket from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Phuket (Phuket International Airport) is 236 miles / 379 kilometers / 205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Phuket (HKT) is 401 miles / 646 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 12 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Phuket International Airport

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236
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379
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205
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Distance from Penang to Phuket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 235.746 miles
  • 379.397 kilometers
  • 204.858 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
  • 236.528 miles
  • 380.654 kilometers
  • 205.537 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 Phuket?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport is 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Phuket International Airport (HKT)

On average, flying from Penang to Phuket generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 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 Phuket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Phuket International Airport (HKT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Phuket International Airport
City: Phuket
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: HKT
ICAO Code: VTSP
Coordinates: 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E

Airlines flying from Penang (PEN) to Phuket (HKT)

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