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How far is Kota Bharu from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Kota Bharu (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) is 151 miles / 243 kilometers / 131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Kota Bharu (KBR) is 223 miles / 359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 52 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

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Distance from Penang to Kota Bharu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 151.077 miles
  • 243.134 kilometers
  • 131.282 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
  • 151.061 miles
  • 243.109 kilometers
  • 131.268 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 Kota Bharu?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Kota Bharu?

There is no time difference between Penang and Kota Bharu.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

On average, flying from Penang to Kota Bharu generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 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 Kota Bharu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

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 Ismail Petra Airport
City: Kota Bharu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KBR
ICAO Code: WMKC
Coordinates: 6°10′0″N, 102°17′34″E

Airlines flying from Penang (PEN) to Kota Bharu (KBR)

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Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Air