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How far is Guangzhou from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 1618 miles / 2603 kilometers / 1406 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Guangzhou (CAN) is 2374 miles / 3820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 41 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1617.728 miles
  • 2603.481 kilometers
  • 1405.767 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
  • 1623.472 miles
  • 2612.724 kilometers
  • 1410.758 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou?

There is no time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Guangzhou generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Guangzhou (CAN)

AirAsia
China Southern Airlines
Malaysia Airlines