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How far is Penang from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 6033 miles / 9709 kilometers / 5242 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6032.803 miles
  • 9708.855 kilometers
  • 5242.362 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
  • 6029.381 miles
  • 9703.348 kilometers
  • 5239.389 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 Zurich to Penang?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Penang International Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Zurich to Penang generates about 721 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 721 kilograms equals 1 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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