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How far is Galle from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Koggala Airport

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2458
Miles
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3955
Kilometers
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2136
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 9 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
270 kg

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.779 miles
  • 3955.412 kilometers
  • 2135.752 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
  • 2454.944 miles
  • 3950.849 kilometers
  • 2133.288 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 Galle?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Koggala Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Galle generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Galle

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

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 Koggala Airport
City: Galle
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: KCT
ICAO Code: VCCK
Coordinates: 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E