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How far is Istanbul from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4989 miles / 8030 kilometers / 4336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Istanbul (SAW) is 7499 miles / 12069 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 44 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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8030
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Distance from Penang to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4989.405 miles
  • 8029.669 kilometers
  • 4335.674 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
  • 4987.775 miles
  • 8027.045 kilometers
  • 4334.258 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Penang to Istanbul generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 284 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 Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E