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How far is Penang from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 5593 miles / 9001 kilometers / 4860 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5593.116 miles
  • 9001.247 kilometers
  • 4860.285 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
  • 5595.752 miles
  • 9005.489 kilometers
  • 4862.575 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 Christchurch to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Penang International Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Penang generates about 662 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 662 kilograms equals 1 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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