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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 5285 miles / 8506 kilometers / 4593 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5285.115 miles
  • 8505.568 kilometers
  • 4592.640 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
  • 5282.930 miles
  • 8502.052 kilometers
  • 4590.741 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 Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur generates about 621 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 621 kilograms equals 1 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E