Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Perth
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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Perth?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Perth (Australia) are very far apart: 4,163 km in a straight line, that is 2,587 miles or 2,248 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kuala Lumpur, Perth lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from Malaysia into Australia. The halfway point is at -14.5111°, 108.1954°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur – Singapore 316 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Kota Bharu 337 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Medan 339 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Batam 341 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Palembang 755 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Phnom Penh 1,002 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Ho Chi Minh City 1,013 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Tangerang 1,173 km
- Kuala Lumpur – Bangkok 1,187 km
Other distances from Perth
- Perth – Adelaide 2,131 km
- Perth – Melbourne 2,721 km
- Perth – Surabaya 2,766 km
- Perth – Semarang 2,832 km
- Perth – Bandung 2,912 km
- Perth – Depok 2,992 km
- Perth – Makassar 3,004 km
- Perth – Bekasi 3,004 km
- Perth – South Tangerang 3,007 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Perth?
The straight-line distance between Kuala Lumpur and Perth is 4,163 km (2,587 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Perth from Kuala Lumpur?
Perth is to the south of Kuala Lumpur, at an initial bearing of 160°.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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.