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How far is Kuala Lumpur from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 6586 miles / 10599 kilometers / 5723 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from London to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6585.884 miles
  • 10598.952 kilometers
  • 5722.976 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
  • 6582.749 miles
  • 10593.908 kilometers
  • 5720.253 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 London to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 12 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from London to Kuala Lumpur generates about 797 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 797 kilograms equals 1 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Kuala Lumpur

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination 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