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How far is Sainyabuli from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Sainyabuli (Sayaboury Airport) is 964 miles / 1551 kilometers / 837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Sainyabuli (ZBY) is 1185 miles / 1907 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 19 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Sayaboury Airport

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Distance from Penang to Sainyabuli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 963.556 miles
  • 1550.694 kilometers
  • 837.308 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
  • 968.421 miles
  • 1558.523 kilometers
  • 841.535 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 Sainyabuli?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Sayaboury Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

On average, flying from Penang to Sainyabuli generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Sainyabuli

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

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 Sayaboury Airport
City: Sainyabuli
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: ZBY
ICAO Code: VLSB
Coordinates: 19°14′36″N, 101°42′33″E