How far is Penang from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 163 miles / 262 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

Distance from Medan to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 162.896 miles
• 262.155 kilometers
• 141.553 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

• 163.298 miles
• 262.802 kilometers
• 141.902 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 Medan to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Penang International Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medan and Penang?

The time difference between Medan and Penang is 1 hour. Penang is 1 hour ahead of Medan.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Medan to Penang generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin	Soewondo Air Force Base
City:	Medan
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	MES
ICAO Code:	WIMM
Coordinates:	3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E

Destination	Penang International Airport
City:	Penang
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	PEN
ICAO Code:	WMKP
Coordinates:	5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E