How far is Shanghai from Penang?
The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2246 miles / 3614 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2959 miles / 4762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 27 minutes.
Penang International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 2245.758 miles
- 3614.197 kilometers
- 1951.510 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- 2250.878 miles
- 3622.436 kilometers
- 1955.959 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Penang and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Penang to Shanghai generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |