How far is Vientiane from Penang?
The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 886 miles / 1426 kilometers / 770 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1125 miles / 1810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 50 minutes.
Penang International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Penang to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 885.952 miles
- 1425.801 kilometers
- 769.871 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- 890.355 miles
- 1432.887 kilometers
- 773.697 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 Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Penang and Vientiane?
The time difference between Penang and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Penang.
Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Penang to Vientiane generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |