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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Zurich?

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

Zurich Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Kuala Lumpur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Zurich to Kuala Lumpur?

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

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

On average, flying from Zurich to Kuala Lumpur 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 Zurich to Kuala Lumpur

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

Airport information

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