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How far is Bucharest from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 5185 miles / 8345 kilometers / 4506 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5185.296 miles
  • 8344.924 kilometers
  • 4505.899 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
  • 5183.824 miles
  • 8342.556 kilometers
  • 4504.620 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 Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 10 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Penang to Bucharest generates about 608 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 608 kilograms equals 1 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

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 Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E