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How far is Alta from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 5565 miles / 8956 kilometers / 4836 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Penang to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5564.782 miles
  • 8955.648 kilometers
  • 4835.663 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
  • 5566.281 miles
  • 8958.060 kilometers
  • 4836.966 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 Penang to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Alta Airport is 11 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Penang to Alta generates about 658 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 658 kilograms equals 1 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E