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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 2433 miles / 3916 kilometers / 2114 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2433.281 miles
  • 3915.986 kilometers
  • 2114.463 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
  • 2441.596 miles
  • 3929.368 kilometers
  • 2121.689 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sondok Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E