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How far is Bangkok from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 754 miles / 1214 kilometers / 656 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bangkok (BKK) is 958 miles / 1542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 24 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 754.407 miles
  • 1214.101 kilometers
  • 655.562 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
  • 758.428 miles
  • 1220.571 kilometers
  • 659.056 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 Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Bangkok

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

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 Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E