How far is Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5180 miles / 8336 kilometers / 4501 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (SAW) is 7721 miles / 12426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 53 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5179.566 miles
- 8335.704 kilometers
- 4500.920 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- 5178.635 miles
- 8334.204 kilometers
- 4500.110 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 339 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
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 | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |