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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 201 miles / 324 kilometers / 175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 247 miles / 397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 52 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 201.278 miles
  • 323.925 kilometers
  • 174.906 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
  • 202.073 miles
  • 325.205 kilometers
  • 175.597 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 Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Kuala Lumpur?

There is no time difference between Penang and Kuala Lumpur.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Penang to Kuala Lumpur generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 120 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 Kuala Lumpur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E

Airlines flying from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

AirAsia
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Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Air