How far is Penang from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 4280 miles / 6888 kilometers / 3719 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Penang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4279.820 miles
- 6887.703 kilometers
- 3719.062 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- 4284.122 miles
- 6894.626 kilometers
- 3722.800 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 Sydney to Penang?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Penang International Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Penang?
The time difference between Sydney and Penang is 3 hours. Penang is 3 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Sydney to Penang generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 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 Sydney to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |