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How far is Penang from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 4225 miles / 6800 kilometers / 3672 nautical miles.

Gold Coast Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Gold Coast to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4225.465 miles
  • 6800.227 kilometers
  • 3671.829 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
  • 4227.754 miles
  • 6803.910 kilometers
  • 3673.818 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 Gold Coast to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Penang International Airport is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Penang generates about 485 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 485 kilograms equals 1 068 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gold Coast to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″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