How far is Johannesburg from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5292 miles / 8517 kilometers / 4599 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Rand Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5292.130 miles
- 8516.857 kilometers
- 4598.735 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- 5289.953 miles
- 8513.354 kilometers
- 4596.843 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 Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Rand Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Rand Airport (QRA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |