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How far is Bangkok from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 1170 miles / 1883 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1170.288 miles
  • 1883.396 kilometers
  • 1016.953 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
  • 1170.445 miles
  • 1883.649 kilometers
  • 1017.089 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 Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E