How far is Kota Kinabalu from Kuching?
The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) is 499 miles / 802 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 24 minutes.
Kuching International Airport – Kota Kinabalu International Airport
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Distance from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu?
There is no time difference between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
On average, flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuching International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuching |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KCH |
| ICAO Code: | WBGG |
| Coordinates: | 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E |
| Destination | Kota Kinabalu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country: | Malaysia |
| IATA Code: | BKI |
| ICAO Code: | WBKK |
| Coordinates: | 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E |
Airlines flying from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
| AirAsia |
| Malaysia Airlines |