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How far is Tokyo from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 3357 miles / 5403 kilometers / 2917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tokyo (NRT) is 5340 miles / 8594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 9 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Narita International Airport

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3357
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5403
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2917
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3357.109 miles
  • 5402.743 kilometers
  • 2917.248 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
  • 3360.950 miles
  • 5408.924 kilometers
  • 2920.585 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 832 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 Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tokyo (NRT)

American Airlines
Japan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines