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How far is Thandwe from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Thandwe (Thandwe Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Thandwe (SNW) is 1416 miles / 2279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 16 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Thandwe Airport

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991
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1595
Kilometers
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861
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 22 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
150 kg

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Distance from Penang to Thandwe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 990.796 miles
  • 1594.531 kilometers
  • 860.978 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
  • 994.842 miles
  • 1601.043 kilometers
  • 864.494 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 Thandwe?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Thandwe Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Thandwe Airport (SNW)

On average, flying from Penang to Thandwe generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Thandwe

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

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 Thandwe Airport
City: Thandwe
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: SNW
ICAO Code: VYTD
Coordinates: 18°27′38″N, 94°18′0″E