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How far is Penang from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 4777 miles / 7689 kilometers / 4151 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4777.419 miles
  • 7688.511 kilometers
  • 4151.464 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
  • 4774.159 miles
  • 7683.264 kilometers
  • 4148.631 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 Cairo to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Penang International Airport is 9 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Cairo to Penang generates about 555 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 555 kilograms equals 1 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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