How far is Penang from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 886 miles / 1426 kilometers / 770 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Penang (PEN) is 1126 miles / 1812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Penang International Airport
Search flights
Distance from Vientiane to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Penang. 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 Vientiane to Penang?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Penang International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Penang?
The time difference between Vientiane and Penang is 1 hour. Penang is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Penang 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 Vientiane to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |