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How far is Kawthoung from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Kawthoung (Kawthaung Airport) is 348 miles / 559 kilometers / 302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Kawthoung (KAW) is 791 miles / 1273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 46 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Kawthaung Airport

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348
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559
Kilometers
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302
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Flight time duration
1 h 9 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min

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Distance from Penang to Kawthoung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 347.638 miles
  • 559.470 kilometers
  • 302.089 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
  • 349.256 miles
  • 562.074 kilometers
  • 303.495 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 Kawthoung?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Kawthaung Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Kawthaung Airport (KAW)

On average, flying from Penang to Kawthoung generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Kawthoung

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

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 Kawthaung Airport
City: Kawthoung
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: KAW
ICAO Code: VYKT
Coordinates: 10°2′57″N, 98°32′16″E