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How far is Bole from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Bole (Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport) is 2935 miles / 4724 kilometers / 2551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Bole (BPL) is 4268 miles / 6869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 36 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport

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Distance from Penang to Bole

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2935.080 miles
  • 4723.553 kilometers
  • 2550.514 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
  • 2943.357 miles
  • 4736.874 kilometers
  • 2557.707 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 Penang to Bole?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL)

On average, flying from Penang to Bole generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penang to Bole

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL).

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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport
City: Bole
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPL
ICAO Code: ZWBL
Coordinates: 44°53′42″N, 82°18′0″E