How far is Penang from Ho Chi Minh City?
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 578 miles / 931 kilometers / 503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Penang (PEN) is 1266 miles / 2037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 28 minutes.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Penang?
The estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Penang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | SGN |
| ICAO Code: | VVTS |
| Coordinates: | 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |