Distance from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco
13,590 km (8,445 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
13,590 km
Kilometers
8,445 miles
Miles
~16h 29m
Est. Flight
16h
Time Difference
Kuala Lumpur
MalaysiaSan Francisco
USAKuala Lumpur and San Francisco are separated by over 14000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves, while San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
In terms of city area, Kuala Lumpur is 2.0x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco is 13,590 km (8,445 miles).
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?
A direct flight would take approximately 16h 29m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Kuala Lumpur bigger than San Francisco?
Kuala Lumpur is larger at 243 km², compared to 121 km².