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How far is Emerald from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Emerald (Emerald Airport) is 2970 miles / 4779 kilometers / 2581 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Emerald Airport

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2581
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Emerald

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2969.615 miles
  • 4779.132 kilometers
  • 2580.525 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
  • 2974.789 miles
  • 4787.459 kilometers
  • 2585.021 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 Emerald?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Emerald Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Emerald Airport (EMD)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Emerald generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Emerald

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

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 Emerald Airport
City: Emerald
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: EMD
ICAO Code: YEML
Coordinates: 23°34′2″S, 148°10′44″E