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How far is Penang from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 2600 miles / 4185 kilometers / 2260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Penang (PEN) is 3280 miles / 5278 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 43 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Penang International Airport

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2600
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Distance from Beijing to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2600.494 miles
  • 4185.089 kilometers
  • 2259.767 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
  • 2608.432 miles
  • 4197.864 kilometers
  • 2266.665 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 Beijing to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Penang International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Penang?

There is no time difference between Beijing and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Beijing to Penang generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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