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How far is Penang from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 4182 miles / 6730 kilometers / 3634 nautical miles.

Brisbane Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4181.753 miles
  • 6729.879 kilometers
  • 3633.844 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
  • 4183.892 miles
  • 6733.321 kilometers
  • 3635.703 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 Brisbane to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Penang International Airport is 8 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Penang generates about 479 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 479 kilograms equals 1 056 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brisbane to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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