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How far is Chennai from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Chennai (Chennai International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2629 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA) is 3638 miles / 5855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 37 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Chennai International Airport

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1633
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2629
Kilometers
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1419
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 35 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
188 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1633.331 miles
  • 2628.591 kilometers
  • 1419.325 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
  • 1633.394 miles
  • 2628.693 kilometers
  • 1419.380 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 Chennai?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chennai International Airport (MAA)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Chennai

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

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 Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA)

AirAsia
Jet Airways
Malaysia Airlines