How far is Johannesburg from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 5285 miles / 8506 kilometers / 4593 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. 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 Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg 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 Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
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 | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |