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How far is Massawa from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 4191 miles / 6744 kilometers / 3642 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4190.578 miles
  • 6744.081 kilometers
  • 3641.513 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
  • 4186.193 miles
  • 6737.025 kilometers
  • 3637.703 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 8 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Penang to Massawa generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 059 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E