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How far is Chiang Mai from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 1451 miles / 2335 kilometers / 1261 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1450.731 miles
  • 2334.725 kilometers
  • 1260.650 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
  • 1452.307 miles
  • 2337.261 kilometers
  • 1262.020 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 Chiang Mai?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

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 Chiang Mai International Airport
City: Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CNX
ICAO Code: VTCC
Coordinates: 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E