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How far is Charleston, SC, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 9976 miles / 16055 kilometers / 8669 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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16055
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8669
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Flight time duration
19 h 23 min
CO2 emission
1 298 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9975.861 miles
  • 16054.592 kilometers
  • 8668.786 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
  • 9971.380 miles
  • 16047.380 kilometers
  • 8664.892 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 19 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Charleston generates about 1 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 298 kilograms equals 2 861 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W