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How far is Wollongong from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 4281 miles / 6890 kilometers / 3720 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Penang to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4280.998 miles
  • 6889.599 kilometers
  • 3720.086 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
  • 4285.537 miles
  • 6896.903 kilometers
  • 3724.030 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Penang to Wollongong generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 084 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E