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How far is Osaka from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Osaka (Itami Airport) is 3091 miles / 4974 kilometers / 2686 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Osaka (ITM) is 4994 miles / 8037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 34 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Itami Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3090.647 miles
  • 4973.914 kilometers
  • 2685.699 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
  • 3095.223 miles
  • 4981.279 kilometers
  • 2689.676 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Itami Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Itami Airport (ITM)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 761 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 Osaka

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

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 Itami Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: ITM
ICAO Code: RJOO
Coordinates: 34°47′7″N, 135°26′16″E