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How far is Busan from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 2834 miles / 4561 kilometers / 2463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Busan (PUS) is 4493 miles / 7230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 30 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2833.847 miles
  • 4560.634 kilometers
  • 2462.546 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
  • 2839.843 miles
  • 4570.285 kilometers
  • 2467.756 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 Busan?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Busan generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 693 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 Busan

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

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 Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Busan (PUS)

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