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How far is Kirkwall from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 6573 miles / 10578 kilometers / 5712 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6572.957 miles
  • 10578.149 kilometers
  • 5711.744 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
  • 6570.905 miles
  • 10574.846 kilometers
  • 5709.960 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 Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 12 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kirkwall generates about 795 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 795 kilograms equals 1 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Kirkwall

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

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 Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W