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How far is Sydney from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 4280 miles / 6888 kilometers / 3719 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Penang to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4279.820 miles
  • 6887.703 kilometers
  • 3719.062 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
  • 4284.122 miles
  • 6894.626 kilometers
  • 3722.800 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Sydney Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Penang to Sydney generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 084 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Sydney

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

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E