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How far is Penang from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 6387 miles / 10279 kilometers / 5550 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from London to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6386.939 miles
  • 10278.782 kilometers
  • 5550.098 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
  • 6383.070 miles
  • 10272.555 kilometers
  • 5546.736 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 London to Penang?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Penang International Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from London to Penang generates about 769 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 769 kilograms equals 1 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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