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How far is Penang from Yangon?

The distance between Yangon (Yangon International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 846 miles / 1361 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yangon (RGN) to Penang (PEN) is 1174 miles / 1889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 18 minutes.

Yangon International Airport – Penang International Airport

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846
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1361
Kilometers
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735
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 6 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
139 kg

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Distance from Yangon to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 845.978 miles
  • 1361.470 kilometers
  • 735.135 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
  • 849.784 miles
  • 1367.594 kilometers
  • 738.442 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 Yangon to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Yangon International Airport to Penang International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yangon International Airport (RGN) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Yangon to Penang generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yangon to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Yangon International Airport
City: Yangon
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: RGN
ICAO Code: VYYY
Coordinates: 16°54′26″N, 96°7′59″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