How far is Medan from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers / 1037 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Medan (KNO) is 2930 miles / 4715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 50 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Kualanamu International Airport
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1193.598 miles
- 1920.910 kilometers
- 1037.208 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- 1192.376 miles
- 1918.942 kilometers
- 1036.146 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 Medan?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Medan?
The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Kota Kinabalu.
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Medan generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kota Kinabalu to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).
Airport information
| Origin | Kota Kinabalu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | BKI |
| ICAO Code: | WBKK |
| Coordinates: | 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E |
| Destination | Kualanamu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | KNO |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E |