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How far is Sibolga from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Sibolga (Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport) is 274 miles / 442 kilometers / 238 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport

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Distance from Penang to Sibolga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 274.340 miles
  • 441.508 kilometers
  • 238.395 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
  • 275.646 miles
  • 443.609 kilometers
  • 239.530 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 Sibolga?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)

On average, flying from Penang to Sibolga generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Sibolga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ).

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 Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport
City: Sibolga
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: FLZ
ICAO Code: WIMS
Coordinates: 1°33′21″N, 98°53′20″E