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How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 578 miles / 931 kilometers / 503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 1271 miles / 2046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 32 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 578.344 miles
  • 930.755 kilometers
  • 502.567 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
  • 579.303 miles
  • 932.298 kilometers
  • 503.401 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 Ho Chi Minh City?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

On average, flying from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

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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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport
City: Ho Chi Minh City
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: SGN
ICAO Code: VVTS
Coordinates: 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″E