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How far is Kota Bharu from Phuket?

The distance between Phuket (Phuket International Airport) and Kota Bharu (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) is 304 miles / 489 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phuket (HKT) to Kota Bharu (KBR) is 439 miles / 707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 3 minutes.

Phuket International Airport – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

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Distance from Phuket to Kota Bharu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 303.910 miles
  • 489.096 kilometers
  • 264.091 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
  • 303.946 miles
  • 489.154 kilometers
  • 264.122 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 Phuket to Kota Bharu?

The estimated flight time from Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

On average, flying from Phuket to Kota Bharu generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phuket to Kota Bharu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

Airport information

Origin Phuket International Airport
City: Phuket
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: HKT
ICAO Code: VTSP
Coordinates: 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E
Destination Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
City: Kota Bharu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KBR
ICAO Code: WMKC
Coordinates: 6°10′0″N, 102°17′34″E