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How far is Penang from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 6018 miles / 9685 kilometers / 5229 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6017.861 miles
  • 9684.808 kilometers
  • 5229.378 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
  • 6014.861 miles
  • 9679.981 kilometers
  • 5226.772 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 Frankfurt to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Penang International Airport is 11 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Penang generates about 719 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 719 kilograms equals 1 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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