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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 3357 miles / 5403 kilometers / 2917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 5348 miles / 8607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 27 minutes.

Narita International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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3357
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5403
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Distance from Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3357.109 miles
  • 5402.743 kilometers
  • 2917.248 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
  • 3360.950 miles
  • 5408.924 kilometers
  • 2920.585 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 Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 832 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′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 Tokyo (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

American Airlines
Japan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines