Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Tacheng from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Tacheng (Tacheng Airport) is 3023 miles / 4866 kilometers / 2627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Tacheng (TCG) is 4290 miles / 6904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 27 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Tacheng Airport

Distance arrow
3023
Miles
Distance arrow
4866
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2627
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Penang to Tacheng

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3023.433 miles
  • 4865.744 kilometers
  • 2627.292 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
  • 3031.990 miles
  • 4879.515 kilometers
  • 2634.727 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 Tacheng?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Tacheng Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Tacheng Airport (TCG)

On average, flying from Penang to Tacheng generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 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 Tacheng

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Tacheng Airport (TCG).

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 Tacheng Airport
City: Tacheng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TCG
ICAO Code: ZWTC
Coordinates: 46°40′21″N, 83°20′26″E