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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 9491 miles / 15275 kilometers / 8248 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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15275
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8248
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Flight time duration
18 h 28 min
CO2 emission
1 222 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9491.369 miles
  • 15274.878 kilometers
  • 8247.775 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
  • 9485.889 miles
  • 15266.059 kilometers
  • 8243.012 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 18 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Philadelphia generates about 1 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 222 kilograms equals 2 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W