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How far is Bangda from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) is 1749 miles / 2815 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Bangda (BPX) is 2374 miles / 3820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 30 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Qamdo Bamda Airport

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Distance from Penang to Bangda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1749.407 miles
  • 2815.397 kilometers
  • 1520.193 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
  • 1757.180 miles
  • 2827.906 kilometers
  • 1526.947 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 Bangda?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Qamdo Bamda Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX)

On average, flying from Penang to Bangda generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 Bangda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX).

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 Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E