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How far is Seoul from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 2858 miles / 4600 kilometers / 2484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Seoul (ICN) is 4266 miles / 6866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 25 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2858.413 miles
  • 4600.170 kilometers
  • 2483.893 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
  • 2865.436 miles
  • 4611.472 kilometers
  • 2489.995 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 Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 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 Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

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 Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Seoul (ICN)

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