How far is Kathmandu from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 2510 miles / 4039 kilometers / 2181 nautical miles.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2509.827 miles
- 4039.174 kilometers
- 2180.980 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- 2511.700 miles
- 4042.190 kilometers
- 2182.608 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 Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kathmandu generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
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 | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |