How far is Jaffna from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 1564 miles / 2517 kilometers / 1359 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1563.743 miles
- 2516.600 kilometers
- 1358.855 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- 1562.926 miles
- 2515.285 kilometers
- 1358.145 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 Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Jaffna generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |