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How far is Mackay from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2920 miles / 4699 kilometers / 2537 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2920.059 miles
  • 4699.379 kilometers
  • 2537.462 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
  • 2924.189 miles
  • 4706.026 kilometers
  • 2541.051 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Mackay Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Mackay generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Mackay

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

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E