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How far is Tachileik from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 1225 miles / 1972 kilometers / 1065 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tachileik (THL) is 1498 miles / 2411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 37 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Tachilek Airport

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1225
Miles
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1972
Kilometers
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1065
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 49 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
162 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Tachileik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1225.200 miles
  • 1971.768 kilometers
  • 1064.670 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
  • 1231.412 miles
  • 1981.766 kilometers
  • 1070.068 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 Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tachilek Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tachileik generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Tachileik

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

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 Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E