Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Washington D.C.
15,338 km (9,531 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
15,338 km
Kilometers
9,531 miles
Miles
~18h 33m
Est. Flight
13h
Time Difference
Kuala Lumpur
MalaysiaWashington D.C.
USAKuala Lumpur and Washington D.C. are separated by over 15000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.
Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Kuala Lumpur is 1.4x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Kuala Lumpur and Washington D.C. side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kuala Lumpur to Washington D.C. is 15,338 km (9,531 miles).
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 18h 33m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Kuala Lumpur bigger than Washington D.C.?
Kuala Lumpur is larger at 243 km², compared to 177 km².