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How far is Sendai from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 3473 miles / 5590 kilometers / 3018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sendai (SDJ) is 5480 miles / 8819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 49 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Sendai Airport

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5590
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3018
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3473.384 miles
  • 5589.870 kilometers
  • 3018.288 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
  • 3477.693 miles
  • 5596.804 kilometers
  • 3022.033 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sendai Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sendai generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 863 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 Sendai

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

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E