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How far is Seoul from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 2876 miles / 4628 kilometers / 2499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Seoul (GMP) is 4247 miles / 6835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 57 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2875.869 miles
  • 4628.262 kilometers
  • 2499.062 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
  • 2882.845 miles
  • 4639.489 kilometers
  • 2505.124 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 Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 704 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 Seoul

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

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 Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E