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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 4581 miles / 7373 kilometers / 3981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 7393 miles / 11898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 146 hours 44 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Sharm el-Sheikh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4581.172 miles
  • 7372.682 kilometers
  • 3980.930 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
  • 4577.934 miles
  • 7367.471 kilometers
  • 3978.116 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 Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Penang to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 168 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 Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E