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How far is Hamilton Island from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 3747 miles / 6030 kilometers / 3256 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Penang to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3747.147 miles
  • 6030.448 kilometers
  • 3256.181 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
  • 3747.965 miles
  • 6031.766 kilometers
  • 3256.893 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 Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 7 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Penang to Hamilton Island generates about 425 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 425 kilograms equals 937 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

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 Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E