How far is Palu from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Palu (PLW) is 1589 miles / 2558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 20 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Palu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Palu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 541.227 miles
- 871.020 kilometers
- 470.313 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- 543.370 miles
- 874.469 kilometers
- 472.175 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 Palu?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Palu?
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Palu generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Palu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).
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 | Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palu |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | PLW |
| ICAO Code: | WAML |
| Coordinates: | 0°55′6″S, 119°54′36″E |