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How far is Sapporo from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 2981 miles / 4798 kilometers / 2591 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – New Chitose Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Sapporo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2981.396 miles
  • 4798.092 kilometers
  • 2590.762 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
  • 2987.907 miles
  • 4808.570 kilometers
  • 2596.420 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 Sapporo?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to New Chitose Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sapporo generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

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 New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E