How far is Ko Samui from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Samui Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.953 miles
- 774.018 kilometers
- 417.936 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- 483.415 miles
- 777.981 kilometers
- 420.076 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 Ko Samui?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Samui Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Ko Samui?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Samui Airport (USM)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Samui Airport (USM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |
Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ko Samui (USM)
| Bangkok Airways |
| Malaysia Airlines |