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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 7946 miles / 12787 kilometers / 6905 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7945.751 miles
  • 12787.446 kilometers
  • 6904.668 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
  • 7937.404 miles
  • 12774.013 kilometers
  • 6897.415 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Palmdale generates about 990 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 990 kilograms equals 2 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W