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How far is Detroit, MI, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 9320 miles / 14999 kilometers / 8099 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Flight time duration
18 h 8 min
CO2 emission
1 196 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9320.088 miles
  • 14999.228 kilometers
  • 8098.935 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
  • 9314.373 miles
  • 14990.030 kilometers
  • 8093.969 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 18 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit generates about 1 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 196 kilograms equals 2 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit

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

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W