San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Distance
13,590 km · 8,444 miles · 17 h 29 min flight
The distance from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur is 13,590 km (8,444 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 17 h 29 min. Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
San Francisco
California
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
- Kilometres
- 13,590
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 8,444
- 7,338 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 17 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +15 hours
- Kuala Lumpur vs San Francisco
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from San Francisco | Northwest (305°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kuala Lumpur | Northeast (41°) |
| Halfway point | 43.68° N, 153.61° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
| Kuala Lumpur coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco?
13,590 kilometres or 8,444 miles (7,338 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?
About 17 h 29 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.
In which direction is Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco?
Kuala Lumpur lies to the northwest of San Francisco (initial bearing 305°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.