How far is Phuket from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Phuket (Phuket International Airport) is 437 miles / 703 kilometers / 379 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 22 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Phuket International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 436.569 miles
- 702.589 kilometers
- 379.368 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- 438.146 miles
- 705.127 kilometers
- 380.738 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 Phuket?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Phuket?
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Phuket is 1 hour. Phuket is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur.
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Phuket International Airport (HKT)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 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 Phuket
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Phuket International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phuket |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | HKT |
| ICAO Code: | VTSP |
| Coordinates: | 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E |
Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT)
| AirAsia |
| Bangkok Airways |
| Malaysia Airlines |
| Qatar Airways |
| Thai Airways International |