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How far is Richmond, VA, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 9660 miles / 15547 kilometers / 8395 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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8395
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Flight time duration
18 h 47 min
CO2 emission
1 249 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9660.238 miles
  • 15546.645 kilometers
  • 8394.517 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
  • 9655.055 miles
  • 15538.306 kilometers
  • 8390.014 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 18 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Richmond generates about 1 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 249 kilograms equals 2 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W