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Home/Distance/Kuala Lumpur to Yangon

Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon

The straight-line distance from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Yangon, Myanmar is 1,640 km (1,019 miles).Yangon is NNW of Kuala Lumpur.

Distance (km)

1,640

straight line

Distance (miles)

1,019

straight line

Flight Time

2 hr 36 min

estimated direct

Direction

NNW

339° bearing

Transport Comparison: Kuala Lumpur to Yangon

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight2 hr 36 min1,640 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed
Driving26 hr 42 min~2,132 kmAvg 80 km/h, +30% route factor

All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.

Kuala Lumpur to Yangon: Key Details

FromKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
ToYangon, Myanmar
Straight-line Distance1,640 km (1,019 miles)
Bearing339° (NNW)
Coordinates (Kuala Lumpur)3.1390°, 101.6869°
Coordinates (Yangon)16.8661°, 96.1951°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Yangon?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon is 1,640 km (1,019 miles). Yangon is NNW of Kuala Lumpur.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon?

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon takes approximately 2 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

How long does it take to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon?

Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon takes approximately 26 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.

What direction is Yangon from Kuala Lumpur?

Yangon is NNW (339 degrees) from Kuala Lumpur.

What is the distance from Yangon to Kuala Lumpur?

The distance from Yangon to Kuala Lumpur is the same: 1,640 km (1,019 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Kuala Lumpur to Singapore309 kmYangon to Bangkok577 kmYangon to Dhaka979 kmKuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City1,014 kmYangon to Hanoi1,114 kmKuala Lumpur to Jakarta1,187 kmKuala Lumpur to Bangkok1,188 kmYangon to Ho Chi Minh City1,311 kmYangon to Chengdu1,720 kmYangon to Chennai1,761 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.