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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

4,614 km (2,867 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

4,614 km

Kilometers

2,867 miles

Miles

~5h 56m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Kuala Lumpur

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

Seoul

South Korea
Area: 605 km²
Population: 9.77M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 38m

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Seoul 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 Seoul is famous for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gangnam district.

In terms of city area, Seoul is 2.5x larger than Kuala Lumpur. 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 Seoul?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is 4,614 km (2,867 miles).

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul?

A direct flight would take approximately 5h 56m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Kuala Lumpur bigger than Seoul?

Seoul is larger at 605 km², compared to 243 km².

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