How far is Kota Kinabalu from Busan?

The distance between Busan (Gimhae International Airport) and Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3498 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

Distance from Busan to Kota Kinabalu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2173.297 miles
• 3497.582 kilometers
• 1888.543 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

• 2180.648 miles
• 3509.413 kilometers
• 1894.932 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 Busan to Kota Kinabalu?

The estimated flight time from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Busan and Kota Kinabalu?

The time difference between Busan and Kota Kinabalu is 1 hour. Kota Kinabalu is 1 hour behind Busan.

Flight carbon footprint between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

On average, flying from Busan to Kota Kinabalu generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Busan to Kota Kinabalu

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

Airport information

Origin	Gimhae International Airport
City:	Busan
Country:	South Korea
IATA Code:	PUS
ICAO Code:	RKPK
Coordinates:	35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″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