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How far is Thompson from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 8248 miles / 13274 kilometers / 7168 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Thompson Airport

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8248
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13274
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7168
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Flight time duration
16 h 7 min
CO2 emission
1 035 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8248.266 miles
  • 13274.297 kilometers
  • 7167.547 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
  • 8242.735 miles
  • 13265.396 kilometers
  • 7162.741 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Thompson Airport is 16 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Thompson generates about 1 035 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 035 kilograms equals 2 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W