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How far is Penang from Kuching?

The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 743 miles / 1196 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

Kuching International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Kuching to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 742.921 miles
  • 1195.615 kilometers
  • 645.580 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
  • 742.702 miles
  • 1195.263 kilometers
  • 645.390 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 Kuching to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuching and Penang?

There is no time difference between Kuching and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Kuching to Penang generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuching to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″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 Kuching (KCH) to Penang (PEN)

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