Penang to Singapore: Exactly 595 km (370 mi)

Penang, Malaysia → Singapore, Singapore

595
Kilometers
370
Miles
~1h 15min
Flight time (est.)
~773 km
Rough road-length estimate

321 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Penang to Singapore is 595 km (370 miles). Singapore lies roughly southeast of Penang; the initial great-circle bearing is 139° (SE). It is an international route from Malaysia to Singapore.

Coordinates & Bearing

Penang (Penang, Malaysia) sits at 5.4164°N, 100.3327°E; Singapore (Singapore, Singapore) is at 1.3521°N, 103.8198°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 139° (SE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Penang to Singapore

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 15min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~773 km · ~9h 40min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Penang to Singapore: about 773 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Penang and Singapore lies at approximately 3.3858°N, 102.0799°E — the position that is an equal 298 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Penang (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) and Singapore (Asia/Singapore) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Penang uses the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), while Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (SGD). The primary language changes from Malay in Penang to English / Mandarin / Malay / Tamil in Singapore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Penang from Singapore?

The straight-line distance from Penang to Singapore is approximately 595 km (370 miles, 321 nautical miles).

What direction is Singapore from Penang?

Singapore lies roughly southeast of Penang; the initial great-circle bearing is 139° (SE).

How long does it take to fly from Penang to Singapore?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 15min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Penang to Singapore?

Rough road-length estimate for Penang to Singapore: about 773 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Penang and Singapore?

Penang (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) and Singapore (Asia/Singapore) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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