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How far is Kota Kinabalu from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) is 1087 miles / 1749 kilometers / 944 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Kota Kinabalu International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1086.746 miles
  • 1748.948 kilometers
  • 944.357 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
  • 1085.509 miles
  • 1746.957 kilometers
  • 943.281 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

There is no time difference between Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

On average, flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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 Penang (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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