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How far is Penang from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 2182 miles / 3511 kilometers / 1896 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Penang (PEN) is 2875 miles / 4627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 45 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Penang International Airport

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2182
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3511
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1896
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Distance from Nanjing to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2181.521 miles
  • 3510.818 kilometers
  • 1895.690 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
  • 2187.295 miles
  • 3520.110 kilometers
  • 1900.707 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 Nanjing to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Penang International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Penang?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Penang generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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