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How far is Penang from Gan?

The distance between Gan (Gan International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1918 miles / 3087 kilometers / 1667 nautical miles.

Gan International Airport – Penang International Airport

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1918
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3087
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1667
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Distance from Gan to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1918.297 miles
  • 3087.199 kilometers
  • 1666.954 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
  • 1916.732 miles
  • 3084.681 kilometers
  • 1665.594 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 Gan to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Gan International Airport to Penang International Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gan International Airport (GAN) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Gan to Penang generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gan to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Gan International Airport
City: Gan
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: GAN
ICAO Code: VRMG
Coordinates: 0°41′36″S, 73°9′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