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How far is Seoul from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 2279 miles / 3668 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2278.886 miles
  • 3667.511 kilometers
  • 1980.297 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2286.967 miles
  • 3680.517 kilometers
  • 1987.320 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin Kota Kinabalu International Airport
City: Kota Kinabalu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: BKI
ICAO Code: WBKK
Coordinates: 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E
Destination Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E