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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon

Straight line

1,628 km
1,012 mi · 879 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 32 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Yangon?

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) are quite far apart: 1,628 km in a straight line, that is 1,012 miles or 879 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kuala Lumpur, Yangon lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Malaysia into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 9.9846°, 98.9796°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Yangon?

The straight-line distance between Kuala Lumpur and Yangon is 1,628 km (1,012 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Yangon from Kuala Lumpur?

Yangon is to the north of Kuala Lumpur, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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.