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How far is Sabang from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Sabang (Maimun Saleh Airport) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers / 297 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Maimun Saleh Airport

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Distance from Penang to Sabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 342.208 miles
  • 550.730 kilometers
  • 297.371 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
  • 341.845 miles
  • 550.147 kilometers
  • 297.056 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 Sabang?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Maimun Saleh Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG)

On average, flying from Penang to Sabang generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Sabang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG).

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 Maimun Saleh Airport
City: Sabang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: SBG
ICAO Code: WITB
Coordinates: 5°52′26″N, 95°20′22″E