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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 2858 miles / 4600 kilometers / 2484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 4277 miles / 6883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 34 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2858.413 miles
  • 4600.170 kilometers
  • 2483.893 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
  • 2865.436 miles
  • 4611.472 kilometers
  • 2489.995 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 Seoul to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E
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

Airlines flying from Seoul (ICN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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