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How far is Guangzhou from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 1517 miles / 2442 kilometers / 1318 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Guangzhou (CAN) is 2152 miles / 3463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 31 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1517.220 miles
  • 2441.729 kilometers
  • 1318.428 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
  • 1521.580 miles
  • 2448.745 kilometers
  • 1322.217 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 Penang to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Guangzhou?

There is no time difference between Penang and Guangzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Penang to Guangzhou generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penang to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E

Airlines flying from Penang (PEN) to Guangzhou (CAN)

China Southern Airlines