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How far is Lijiang from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 1470 miles / 2366 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Lijiang (LJG) is 1931 miles / 3108 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 50 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1470.375 miles
  • 2366.340 kilometers
  • 1277.721 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
  • 1477.359 miles
  • 2377.578 kilometers
  • 1283.790 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Lijiang?

There is no time difference between Penang and Lijiang.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Penang to Lijiang generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E