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How far is Gwangju from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 2122 miles / 3416 kilometers / 1844 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2122.304 miles
  • 3415.517 kilometers
  • 1844.231 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
  • 2129.959 miles
  • 3427.837 kilometers
  • 1850.884 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Gwangju generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E