How far is Penang from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1470 miles / 2366 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chennai (MAA) to Penang (PEN) is 3416 miles / 5497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 35 minutes.
Chennai International Airport – Penang International Airport
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Distance from Chennai to Penang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chennai to Penang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1470.360 miles
- 2366.314 kilometers
- 1277.708 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- 1469.835 miles
- 2365.469 kilometers
- 1277.251 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 Chennai to Penang?
The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Penang?
Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Penang International Airport (PEN)
On average, flying from Chennai to Penang generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chennai to Penang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E |
| Destination | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |