How far is Golmud from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2168 miles / 3490 kilometers / 1884 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2991 miles / 4813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Penang to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2168.379 miles
• 3489.668 kilometers
• 1884.270 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

• 2177.062 miles
• 3503.642 kilometers
• 1891.816 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 Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Golmud Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Golmud?

The time difference between Penang and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Penang to Golmud generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 522 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 Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin	Penang International Airport
City:	Penang
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	PEN
ICAO Code:	WMKP
Coordinates:	5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E

Destination	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E