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How far is Columbia, SC, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 9900 miles / 15933 kilometers / 8603 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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9900
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15933
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8603
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Flight time duration
19 h 14 min
CO2 emission
1 286 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9900.170 miles
  • 15932.780 kilometers
  • 8603.013 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
  • 9895.479 miles
  • 15925.230 kilometers
  • 8598.936 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 19 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Columbia generates about 1 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 286 kilograms equals 2 835 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W