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How far is Osaka from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 3067 miles / 4935 kilometers / 2665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Osaka (KIX) is 5022 miles / 8082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 7 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kansai International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3066.760 miles
  • 4935.472 kilometers
  • 2664.942 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
  • 3071.282 miles
  • 4942.750 kilometers
  • 2668.872 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 754 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 Osaka

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

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 Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Osaka (KIX)

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Japan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines