How far is Penang from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 9795 miles / 15763 kilometers / 8512 nautical miles.

Distance from Houston to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9794.922 miles
• 15763.399 kilometers
• 8511.555 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

• 9788.634 miles
• 15753.280 kilometers
• 8506.091 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 Houston to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Penang International Airport is 19 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Penang?

The time difference between Houston and Penang is 13 hours. Penang is 13 hours ahead of Houston.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Houston to Penang generates about 1 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 269 kilograms equals 2 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin	Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City:	Houston, TX
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAH
ICAO Code:	KIAH
Coordinates:	29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W

Destination	Penang International Airport
City:	Penang
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	PEN
ICAO Code:	WMKP
Coordinates:	5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E