How far is Penang from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 8409 miles / 13532 kilometers / 7307 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Penang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8408.700 miles
- 13532.491 kilometers
- 7306.961 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- 8400.547 miles
- 13519.370 kilometers
- 7299.876 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 San Francisco to Penang?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Penang International Airport is 16 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Penang?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Penang generates about 1 059 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 059 kilograms equals 2 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |