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How far is Kota Kinabalu from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) is 2570 miles / 4135 kilometers / 2233 nautical miles.

Narita International Airport – Kota Kinabalu International Airport

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4135
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2233
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Distance from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2569.547 miles
  • 4135.285 kilometers
  • 2232.875 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
  • 2574.920 miles
  • 4143.932 kilometers
  • 2237.544 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 Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″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 Tokyo (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Japan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines