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How far is Lahad Datu from Kuching?

The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Lahad Datu (Lahad Datu Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuching (KCH) to Lahad Datu (LDU) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 55 minutes.

Kuching International Airport – Lahad Datu Airport

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Distance from Kuching to Lahad Datu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuching to Lahad Datu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 602.324 miles
  • 969.347 kilometers
  • 523.406 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
  • 602.308 miles
  • 969.320 kilometers
  • 523.391 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 Lahad Datu?

The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuching and Lahad Datu?

There is no time difference between Kuching and Lahad Datu.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)

On average, flying from Kuching to Lahad Datu generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Lahad Datu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU).

Airport information

Origin Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E
Destination Lahad Datu Airport
City: Lahad Datu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: LDU
ICAO Code: WBKD
Coordinates: 5°1′56″N, 118°19′26″E