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How far is Tashigang from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Tashigang (YON) is 2244 miles / 3611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 49 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Yongphulla Airport

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Distance from Penang to Tashigang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1616.747 miles
  • 2601.903 kilometers
  • 1404.915 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
  • 1623.115 miles
  • 2612.150 kilometers
  • 1410.448 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 Tashigang?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Yongphulla Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Yongphulla Airport (YON)

On average, flying from Penang to Tashigang generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Tashigang

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

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 Yongphulla Airport
City: Tashigang
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: YON
ICAO Code: VQTY
Coordinates: 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″E