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How far is Penang from Tachileik?

The distance between Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1044 miles / 1681 kilometers / 907 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tachileik (THL) to Penang (PEN) is 1275 miles / 2052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 33 minutes.

Tachilek Airport – Penang International Airport

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1044
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1681
Kilometers
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907
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 28 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
154 kg

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Distance from Tachileik to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1044.269 miles
  • 1680.589 kilometers
  • 907.445 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
  • 1049.549 miles
  • 1689.085 kilometers
  • 912.033 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 Tachileik to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Tachilek Airport to Penang International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Tachileik to Penang generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tachileik to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E
Destination 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