How far is Kuching from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 499 miles / 802 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuching (KCH) is 752 miles / 1210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 18 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Kuching International Airport
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 498.538 miles
- 802.318 kilometers
- 433.217 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- 499.233 miles
- 803.438 kilometers
- 433.822 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 Kuching?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching?
There is no time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kuching International Airport (KCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Kota Kinabalu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | BKI |
| ICAO Code: | WBKK |
| Coordinates: | 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E |
| Destination | Kuching International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuching |
| Country: | Malaysia |
| IATA Code: | KCH |
| ICAO Code: | WBGG |
| Coordinates: | 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E |
Airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuching (KCH)
| AirAsia |
| Malaysia Airlines |