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How far is Seattle, WA, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 8075 miles / 12995 kilometers / 7017 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Flight time duration
15 h 47 min
CO2 emission
1 009 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8074.505 miles
  • 12994.656 kilometers
  • 7016.553 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
  • 8068.212 miles
  • 12984.529 kilometers
  • 7011.085 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 15 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle generates about 1 009 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 009 kilograms equals 2 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W