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How far is Penang from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 9383 miles / 15100 kilometers / 8154 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Penang International Airport

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15100
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8154
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Flight time duration
18 h 15 min
CO2 emission
1 206 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9382.913 miles
  • 15100.335 kilometers
  • 8153.529 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
  • 9376.571 miles
  • 15090.128 kilometers
  • 8148.017 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 Washington D.C. to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penang International Airport is 18 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Penang generates about 1 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 206 kilograms equals 2 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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