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Distance from Perth to Kuala Lumpur

Straight line

4,163 km
2,587 mi · 2,248 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 42 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Perth from Kuala Lumpur?

Perth (Australia) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) 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 Perth, Kuala Lumpur lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from Australia into Malaysia. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Perth from Kuala Lumpur?

The straight-line distance between Perth and Kuala Lumpur is 4,163 km (2,587 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kuala Lumpur from Perth?

Kuala Lumpur is to the north-west of Perth, at an initial bearing of 336°.

How long is the flight from Perth to Kuala Lumpur?

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.