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How far is Trincomalee from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) is 1467 miles / 2362 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – China Bay Airport

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1467
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2362
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1275
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Flight time duration
3 h 16 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
177 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Trincomalee

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1467.440 miles
  • 2361.616 kilometers
  • 1275.170 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
  • 1466.470 miles
  • 2360.055 kilometers
  • 1274.327 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 Trincomalee?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to China Bay Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and China Bay Airport (TRR)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Trincomalee generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Trincomalee

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and China Bay Airport (TRR).

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 China Bay Airport
City: Trincomalee
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: TRR
ICAO Code: VCCT
Coordinates: 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″E