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How far is Tainan from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 1801 miles / 2898 kilometers / 1565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Tainan (TNN) is 3329 miles / 5357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 41 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Tainan Airport

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Distance from Penang to Tainan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1800.842 miles
  • 2898.174 kilometers
  • 1564.889 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
  • 1803.580 miles
  • 2902.581 kilometers
  • 1567.268 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 Tainan?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Tainan Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Tainan?

There is no time difference between Penang and Tainan.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Tainan Airport (TNN)

On average, flying from Penang to Tainan generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Tainan

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

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 Tainan Airport
City: Tainan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TNN
ICAO Code: RCNN
Coordinates: 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E