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How far is Kish Island from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Kish Island (Kish International Airport) is 4316 miles / 6946 kilometers / 3750 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Kish International Airport

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4316
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6946
Kilometers
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3750
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 40 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
496 kg

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kish Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4315.834 miles
  • 6945.661 kilometers
  • 3750.357 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
  • 4312.652 miles
  • 6940.541 kilometers
  • 3747.592 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 Kish Island?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kish International Airport is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kish International Airport (KIH)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kish Island generates about 496 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 496 kilograms equals 1 094 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Kish Island

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

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 Kish International Airport
City: Kish Island
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: KIH
ICAO Code: OIBK
Coordinates: 26°31′34″N, 53°58′48″E