The cities listed above are within 50 km of George Town, Penang, Malaysia as straight-line distance. These distances are calculated using the haversine formula based on precise latitude and longitude coordinates. Actual travel distances by road or rail may be longer due to routing and terrain.

Nearby cities are useful for travel planning, finding alternative destinations, understanding local geography, and exploring day-trip options from George Town. Use the Distance Calculator to check exact distances between any two specific cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cities are within 50 km of George Town, Penang, Malaysia?

19 cities are within 50 km of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The closest ones are listed above with their exact straight-line distances. These cities are useful for travel planning, day trips, finding alternative destinations, and understanding local geography.

How is the distance calculated?

Distances are calculated using the haversine formula, which computes the great-circle distance between two points on a sphere using their latitude and longitude coordinates. This gives the shortest possible distance between two points on Earth's surface. Actual road distances may be longer due to terrain and routing.

Can I search for cities at a different radius?

Yes. You can search for cities within 50 km, 100 km, or 200 km of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Use the buttons above to switch between radius options.

What is the closest city to George Town, Penang, Malaysia?

The closest city to George Town, Penang, Malaysia is Butterworth, located approximately 3.4 km away.

How can I find the distance between George Town and another city?

Use our Distance Calculator to find the straight-line distance between George Town and any other city in our database of over 150,000 cities worldwide.