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How far is Sydney from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 4088 miles / 6579 kilometers / 3552 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4088.116 miles
  • 6579.185 kilometers
  • 3552.476 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
  • 4091.662 miles
  • 6584.891 kilometers
  • 3555.557 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sydney Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney generates about 467 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 467 kilograms equals 1 030 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney

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

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sydney (SYD)

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