The straight-line distance from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Bangkok, Thailand is 1,188 km (738 miles).Bangkok is N of Kuala Lumpur.
Distance (km)
1,188
straight line
Distance (miles)
738
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr
estimated direct
Direction
N
354° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr | 1,188 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 19 hr 18 min | ~1,544 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| To | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,188 km (738 miles) |
| Bearing | 354° (N) |
| Coordinates (Kuala Lumpur) | 3.1390°, 101.6869° |
| Coordinates (Bangkok) | 13.7563°, 100.5018° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok is 1,188 km (738 miles). Bangkok is N of Kuala Lumpur.
A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok takes approximately 2 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok takes approximately 19 hr 18 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.
Bangkok is N (354 degrees) from Kuala Lumpur.
The distance from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur is the same: 1,188 km (738 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.