How far is Cape Town from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 5933 miles / 9547 kilometers / 5155 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5932.518 miles
- 9547.461 kilometers
- 5155.217 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- 5930.573 miles
- 9544.333 kilometers
- 5153.527 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 Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Cape Town?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |