How far is Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) is 1013 miles / 1630 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kota Kinabalu International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1013.028 miles
- 1630.311 kilometers
- 880.298 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- 1012.195 miles
- 1628.969 kilometers
- 879.573 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
There is no time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
| AirAsia |
| Malaysia Airlines |
| Malindo Air |