How far is Penang from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 9597 miles / 15445 kilometers / 8340 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9597.197 miles
• 15445.191 kilometers
• 8339.736 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

• 9591.265 miles
• 15435.645 kilometers
• 8334.582 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 Raleigh to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Penang International Airport is 18 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Penang?

The time difference between Raleigh and Penang is 13 hours. Penang is 13 hours ahead of Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Penang generates about 1 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 239 kilograms equals 2 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Destination	Penang International Airport
City:	Penang
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	PEN
ICAO Code:	WMKP
Coordinates:	5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E