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How far is Penang from Kaohsiung?

The distance between Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1792 miles / 2884 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kaohsiung (KHH) to Penang (PEN) is 3352 miles / 5395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 54 minutes.

Kaohsiung International Airport – Penang International Airport

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1557
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Distance from Kaohsiung to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1791.847 miles
  • 2883.698 kilometers
  • 1557.073 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
  • 1794.427 miles
  • 2887.851 kilometers
  • 1559.315 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 Kaohsiung to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Kaohsiung International Airport to Penang International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and Penang?

There is no time difference between Kaohsiung and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Kaohsiung to Penang generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kaohsiung to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Kaohsiung International Airport
City: Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KHH
ICAO Code: RCKH
Coordinates: 22°34′37″N, 120°20′59″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