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How far is Zurich from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 6229 miles / 10024 kilometers / 5413 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6228.787 miles
  • 10024.261 kilometers
  • 5412.668 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
  • 6226.076 miles
  • 10019.899 kilometers
  • 5410.312 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Zurich Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E