How far is Penang from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Penang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1408.100 miles
- 2266.118 kilometers
- 1223.606 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- 1406.550 miles
- 2263.623 kilometers
- 1222.259 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 Colombo to Penang?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Penang International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Penang?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Colombo to Penang generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |