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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 9721 miles / 15644 kilometers / 8447 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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9721
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15644
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8447
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Flight time duration
18 h 54 min
CO2 emission
1 258 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9721.023 miles
  • 15644.470 kilometers
  • 8447.338 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
  • 9712.644 miles
  • 15630.985 kilometers
  • 8440.057 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 Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 18 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Rio De Janeiro generates about 1 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 258 kilograms equals 2 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W