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How far is Penang from Xiamen?

The distance between Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1777 miles / 2860 kilometers / 1544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xiamen (XMN) to Penang (PEN) is 2521 miles / 4057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 9 minutes.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Xiamen to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1777.229 miles
  • 2860.172 kilometers
  • 1544.370 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
  • 1780.951 miles
  • 2866.163 kilometers
  • 1547.604 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 Xiamen to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Penang International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xiamen and Penang?

There is no time difference between Xiamen and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Xiamen to Penang generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xiamen to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

Airport information

Origin Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″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