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How far is Bangkok from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) is 771 miles / 1241 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bangkok (DMK) is 953 miles / 1534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 17 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Don Mueang International Airport

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771
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1241
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670
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 771.137 miles
  • 1241.025 kilometers
  • 670.100 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
  • 775.231 miles
  • 1247.614 kilometers
  • 673.657 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 Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

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 Don Mueang International Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: DMK
ICAO Code: VTBD
Coordinates: 13°54′45″N, 100°36′25″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bangkok (DMK)

AirAsia
Malindo Air
Thai AirAsia