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How far is Johannesburg from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 5302 miles / 8533 kilometers / 4608 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5302.388 miles
  • 8533.366 kilometers
  • 4607.649 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
  • 5300.120 miles
  • 8529.716 kilometers
  • 4605.678 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 10 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg generates about 623 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 623 kilograms equals 1 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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

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 Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E