How far is Penang from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 3796 miles / 6109 kilometers / 3298 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Penang (PEN) is 6131 miles / 9867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 54 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Penang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3795.741 miles
- 6108.653 kilometers
- 3298.409 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- 3793.550 miles
- 6105.126 kilometers
- 3296.505 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 Riyadh to Penang?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Penang International Airport is 7 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Penang?
The time difference between Riyadh and Penang is 5 hours. Penang is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Penang generates about 431 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 431 kilograms equals 950 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |