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How far is Hambantota from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Hambantota (Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport) is 2402 miles / 3866 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

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2402
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3866
Kilometers
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2087
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 2 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
264 kg

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Hambantota

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2401.958 miles
  • 3865.576 kilometers
  • 2087.244 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
  • 2399.184 miles
  • 3861.112 kilometers
  • 2084.834 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 Hambantota?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Hambantota generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Hambantota

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI).

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 Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
City: Hambantota
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: HRI
ICAO Code: VCRI
Coordinates: 6°17′4″N, 81°7′26″E