How far is Penang from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 3462 miles / 5572 kilometers / 3009 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Penang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3462.200 miles
- 5571.870 kilometers
- 3008.569 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- 3462.504 miles
- 5572.361 kilometers
- 3008.834 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 Cairns to Penang?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Penang International Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Penang?
The time difference between Cairns and Penang is 2 hours. Penang is 2 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Cairns to Penang generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |