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How far is Penang from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1483 miles / 2387 kilometers / 1289 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang (PEN) is 2172 miles / 3496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 58 minutes.

Hong Kong International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Hong Kong to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1483.237 miles
  • 2387.039 kilometers
  • 1288.898 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
  • 1487.087 miles
  • 2393.235 kilometers
  • 1292.243 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 Hong Kong to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Penang International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Penang?

There is no time difference between Hong Kong and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Penang generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E
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

Airlines flying from Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang (PEN)

Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong Express Airways