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How far is Penang from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1827 miles / 2939 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Penang (PEN) is 2646 miles / 4259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 56 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Penang International Airport

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1827
Miles
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2939
Kilometers
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1587
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 57 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
202 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1826.504 miles
  • 2939.472 kilometers
  • 1587.188 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
  • 1831.861 miles
  • 2948.094 kilometers
  • 1591.843 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 Kathmandu to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Penang International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Penang generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″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