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How far is Penang from Dhaka?

The distance between Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1435 miles / 2309 kilometers / 1247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dhaka (DAC) to Penang (PEN) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 7 minutes.

Shahjalal International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Dhaka to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1434.922 miles
  • 2309.284 kilometers
  • 1246.913 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
  • 1440.070 miles
  • 2317.569 kilometers
  • 1251.387 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 Dhaka to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Shahjalal International Airport to Penang International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Dhaka to Penang generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dhaka to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″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