How far is Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 5213 miles / 8389 kilometers / 4530 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST) is 7757 miles / 12483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 26 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5212.810 miles
- 8389.205 kilometers
- 4529.808 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- 5211.860 miles
- 8387.675 kilometers
- 4528.982 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 348 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST)
| Malaysia Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines |