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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 9873 miles / 15889 kilometers / 8580 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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9873
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15889
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8580
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Flight time duration
19 h 11 min
CO2 emission
1 282 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9873.149 miles
  • 15889.293 kilometers
  • 8579.532 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
  • 9868.155 miles
  • 15881.256 kilometers
  • 8575.192 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 19 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Birmingham generates about 1 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 282 kilograms equals 2 826 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W