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Distance from Batam to Kuala Lumpur

Straight line

341 km
212 mi · 184 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Batam from Kuala Lumpur?

Batam (Indonesia) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) are a medium distance apart: 341 km in a straight line, that is 212 miles or 184 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Batam and Kuala Lumpur, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Batam, Kuala Lumpur lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Malaysia. The halfway point is at 2.1457°, 102.8565°.

A direct flight would take about 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Batam from Kuala Lumpur?

The straight-line distance between Batam and Kuala Lumpur is 341 km (212 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kuala Lumpur from Batam?

Kuala Lumpur is to the north-west of Batam, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Batam to Kuala Lumpur?

A direct flight would take about 56 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.