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How far is San Jose, CA, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 8510 miles / 13695 kilometers / 7395 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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8510
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13695
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7395
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Flight time duration
16 h 36 min
CO2 emission
1 074 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8509.978 miles
  • 13695.482 kilometers
  • 7394.969 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
  • 8502.448 miles
  • 13683.363 kilometers
  • 7388.425 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 16 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose generates about 1 074 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 074 kilograms equals 2 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W