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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Tachileik?

The distance between Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 1225 miles / 1972 kilometers / 1065 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tachileik (THL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 45 minutes.

Tachilek Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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1225
Miles
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1972
Kilometers
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1065
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 49 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
162 kg

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Distance from Tachileik to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1225.200 miles
  • 1971.768 kilometers
  • 1064.670 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
  • 1231.412 miles
  • 1981.766 kilometers
  • 1070.068 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 Tachileik to Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Tachilek Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Tachileik to Kuala Lumpur generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″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