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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 3448 miles / 5550 kilometers / 2997 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 6706 miles / 10793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 132 hours 41 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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3448
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5550
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Distance from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3448.396 miles
  • 5549.655 kilometers
  • 2996.574 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
  • 3448.113 miles
  • 5549.200 kilometers
  • 2996.329 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 Dubai to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 7 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur generates about 388 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 388 kilograms equals 856 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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 Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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Qantas
Yemenia