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How far is Dubai from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 3448 miles / 5550 kilometers / 2997 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Dubai (DXB) is 7643 miles / 12300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 149 hours 51 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3448.396 miles
  • 5549.655 kilometers
  • 2996.574 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
  • 3448.113 miles
  • 5549.200 kilometers
  • 2996.329 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 Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 7 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai generates about 388 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 388 kilograms equals 856 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Dubai (DXB)

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Qantas
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