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How far is Rach Gia from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Rach Gia (VKG) is 1209 miles / 1946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 24 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Rach Gia Airport

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Distance from Penang to Rach Gia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 461.894 miles
  • 743.347 kilometers
  • 401.375 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
  • 462.820 miles
  • 744.837 kilometers
  • 402.180 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 Rach Gia?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Rach Gia Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG)

On average, flying from Penang to Rach Gia generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 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 Rach Gia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG).

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 Rach Gia Airport
City: Rach Gia
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VKG
ICAO Code: VVRG
Coordinates: 9°57′28″N, 105°7′56″E