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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

4,948 km (3,075 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

4,948 km

Kilometers

3,075 miles

Miles

~6h 19m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Kuala Lumpur

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

Osaka

Japan
Area: 225 km²
Population: 2.75M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 3m

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka is roughly equivalent to 12 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 Osaka is famous for Osaka Castle and Dotonbori district.

In terms of city area, Kuala Lumpur is 1.1x larger than Osaka. 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 Osaka?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka is 4,948 km (3,075 miles).

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka?

A direct flight would take approximately 6h 19m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Kuala Lumpur bigger than Osaka?

Kuala Lumpur is larger at 243 km², compared to 225 km².

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