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How far is Niigata from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 2638 miles / 4245 kilometers / 2292 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2637.743 miles
  • 4245.036 kilometers
  • 2292.136 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
  • 2643.853 miles
  • 4254.869 kilometers
  • 2297.446 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 Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Niigata Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Niigata generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Niigata

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

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 Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E