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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Chennai?

The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2629 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 3640 miles / 5858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 47 minutes.

Chennai International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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1633
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2629
Kilometers
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1419
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 35 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
188 kg

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Distance from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1633.331 miles
  • 2628.591 kilometers
  • 1419.325 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
  • 1633.394 miles
  • 2628.693 kilometers
  • 1419.380 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 Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

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

Airport information

Origin Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

AirAsia
Jet Airways
Malaysia Airlines