How far is Shanghai from Penang?
The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 2262 miles / 3640 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai (PVG) is 2981 miles / 4798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 50 minutes.
Penang International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Penang to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2261.635 miles
- 3639.749 kilometers
- 1965.307 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- 2266.643 miles
- 3647.808 kilometers
- 1969.659 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Penang and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Penang to Shanghai generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 546 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |