How far is Penang from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 2262 miles / 3640 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Penang (PEN) is 2982 miles / 4799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 49 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Penang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2261.635 miles
- 3639.749 kilometers
- 1965.307 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- 2266.643 miles
- 3647.808 kilometers
- 1969.659 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 Shanghai to Penang?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Penang International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Penang?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Penang generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 546 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |