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How far is Penang from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 7865 miles / 12657 kilometers / 6834 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7864.923 miles
  • 12657.366 kilometers
  • 6834.431 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
  • 7858.021 miles
  • 12646.259 kilometers
  • 6828.434 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 Vancouver to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Penang International Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Penang generates about 979 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 979 kilograms equals 2 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E