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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 3016 miles / 4854 kilometers / 2621 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sŏndŏng-ni (DSO) is 4223 miles / 6797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 32 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Sondok Airport

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3016
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3015.955 miles
  • 4853.709 kilometers
  • 2620.793 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
  • 3023.244 miles
  • 4865.439 kilometers
  • 2627.127 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sondok Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 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 Sŏndŏng-ni

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

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E