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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 5201 miles / 8370 kilometers / 4520 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5201.018 miles
  • 8370.227 kilometers
  • 4519.561 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
  • 5199.870 miles
  • 8368.379 kilometers
  • 4518.563 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Pietermaritzburg generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E