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How far is Hamilton Island from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 2875 miles / 4628 kilometers / 2499 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2875.402 miles
  • 4627.510 kilometers
  • 2498.656 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
  • 2879.291 miles
  • 4633.769 kilometers
  • 2502.035 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 Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Hamilton Island generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 704 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

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 Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E