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How far is Taichung from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Taichung (Taichung International Airport) is 1879 miles / 3024 kilometers / 1633 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Taichung (RMQ) is 3229 miles / 5197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 124 hours 45 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Taichung International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Taichung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1879.164 miles
  • 3024.221 kilometers
  • 1632.949 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
  • 1882.265 miles
  • 3029.212 kilometers
  • 1635.644 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 Taichung?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Taichung International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Taichung?

There is no time difference between Penang and Taichung.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ)

On average, flying from Penang to Taichung generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 455 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 Taichung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ).

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 Taichung International Airport
City: Taichung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: RMQ
ICAO Code: RCMQ
Coordinates: 24°15′52″N, 120°37′15″E