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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers / 1490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 2232 miles / 3592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 10 minutes.

Putao Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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1714
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2759
Kilometers
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1490
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 44 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
194 kg

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Distance from Putao to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1714.110 miles
  • 2758.593 kilometers
  • 1489.521 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
  • 1722.051 miles
  • 2771.373 kilometers
  • 1496.422 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 Putao to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Putao to Kuala Lumpur generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″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