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How far is Taplejung from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 2515 miles / 4047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 33 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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1728
Miles
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2781
Kilometers
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1502
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 46 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
195 kg

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Distance from Penang to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.295 miles
  • 2781.421 kilometers
  • 1501.847 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
  • 1734.012 miles
  • 2790.622 kilometers
  • 1506.815 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Penang to Taplejung generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Taplejung

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

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E