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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Manila

2,470 km (1,535 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

2,470 km

Kilometers

1,535 miles

Miles

~3h 24m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia
Area: 243 km²
Population: 1.98M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 22m

Manila

Philippines
Area: 43 km²
Population: 1.85M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 5m

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Manila is roughly equivalent to 6 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves, while Manila is famous for Intramuros walled city and Rizal Park.

In terms of city area, Kuala Lumpur is 5.7x larger than Manila. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Manila?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kuala Lumpur to Manila is 2,470 km (1,535 miles).

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Manila?

A direct flight would take approximately 3h 24m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Kuala Lumpur bigger than Manila?

Kuala Lumpur is larger at 243 km², compared to 43 km².

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