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How far is Jambi from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Jambi (Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Airport) is 530 miles / 853 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Airport

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Distance from Penang to Jambi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 530.266 miles
  • 853.380 kilometers
  • 460.788 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
  • 532.547 miles
  • 857.051 kilometers
  • 462.771 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 Jambi?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Airport (DJB)

On average, flying from Penang to Jambi generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Jambi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Airport (DJB).

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 Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Airport
City: Jambi
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: DJB
ICAO Code: WIPA
Coordinates: 1°38′16″S, 103°38′38″E