How far is Nelson from Penang?
The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 5586 miles / 8990 kilometers / 4854 nautical miles.
Penang International Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Penang to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5586.285 miles
- 8990.254 kilometers
- 4854.349 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- 5588.345 miles
- 8993.570 kilometers
- 4856.139 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Nelson Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Penang and Nelson?
The time difference between Penang and Nelson is 5 hours. Nelson is 5 hours ahead of Penang.
Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Penang to Nelson generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Penang to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |