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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 3964 miles / 6380 kilometers / 3445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 6355 miles / 10228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 7 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3964.214 miles
  • 6379.785 kilometers
  • 3444.808 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
  • 3962.601 miles
  • 6377.189 kilometers
  • 3443.406 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 Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 996 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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 Riyadh (RUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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