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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 9561 miles / 15387 kilometers / 8308 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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9561
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15387
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8308
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Flight time duration
18 h 36 min
CO2 emission
1 233 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9561.170 miles
  • 15387.211 kilometers
  • 8308.429 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
  • 9555.815 miles
  • 15378.594 kilometers
  • 8303.776 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 Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 18 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur generates about 1 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 233 kilograms equals 2 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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