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How far is Kota Kinabalu from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) is 2266 miles / 3647 kilometers / 1969 nautical miles.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Kota Kinabalu International Airport

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1969
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Distance from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2266.042 miles
  • 3646.842 kilometers
  • 1969.137 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
  • 2274.152 miles
  • 3659.893 kilometers
  • 1976.184 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

On average, flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

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

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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Asiana Airlines
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