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How far is Penang from Sabang?

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

Maimun Saleh Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Sabang to Penang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sabang to Penang. 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 Sabang to Penang?

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

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

On average, flying from Sabang to Penang 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 Sabang to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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