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How far is Putao from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1914 miles / 3081 kilometers / 1664 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Putao Airport

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1914
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3081
Kilometers
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1664
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 7 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
210 kg

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1914.498 miles
  • 3081.085 kilometers
  • 1663.653 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
  • 1918.697 miles
  • 3087.843 kilometers
  • 1667.302 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Putao Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Putao generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Putao

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

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E