How far is Golmud from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers / 2165 nautical miles.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2491.807 miles
- 4010.175 kilometers
- 2165.321 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- 2497.929 miles
- 4020.027 kilometers
- 2170.641 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 Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Golmud Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Golmud?
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Golmud generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Kota Kinabalu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | BKI |
| ICAO Code: | WBKK |
| Coordinates: | 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |