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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 1618 miles / 2603 kilometers / 1406 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 2380 miles / 3830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 42 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1617.728 miles
  • 2603.481 kilometers
  • 1405.767 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
  • 1623.472 miles
  • 2612.724 kilometers
  • 1410.758 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 Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

AirAsia
China Southern Airlines
Malaysia Airlines