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How far is Penang from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wuhan (WUH) to Penang (PEN) is 2574 miles / 4142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 4 minutes.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.444 miles
  • 3175.950 kilometers
  • 1714.876 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
  • 1979.864 miles
  • 3186.282 kilometers
  • 1720.455 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 Wuhan to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Penang International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wuhan and Penang?

There is no time difference between Wuhan and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Penang generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wuhan to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″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