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How far is Melbourne from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 3923 miles / 6314 kilometers / 3409 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Essendon Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3923.052 miles
  • 6313.539 kilometers
  • 3409.039 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
  • 3928.774 miles
  • 6322.749 kilometers
  • 3414.011 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Essendon Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Essendon Airport (MEB)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne

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

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 Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E