How far is Lahad Datu from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Lahad Datu (Lahad Datu Airport) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Lahad Datu (LDU) is 252 miles / 406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 33 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Lahad Datu Airport
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 168.409 miles
- 271.028 kilometers
- 146.343 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- 168.369 miles
- 270.964 kilometers
- 146.309 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 Lahad Datu?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu?
There is no time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu.
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 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 Lahad Datu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU).
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 | Lahad Datu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lahad Datu |
| Country: | Malaysia |
| IATA Code: | LDU |
| ICAO Code: | WBKD |
| Coordinates: | 5°1′56″N, 118°19′26″E |
Airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Lahad Datu (LDU)
| Malaysia Airlines |