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How far is Phaplu from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 2439 miles / 3926 kilometers / 2120 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Phaplu Airport

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2439
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3926
Kilometers
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2120
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 7 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
268 kg

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2439.296 miles
  • 3925.667 kilometers
  • 2119.690 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
  • 2441.350 miles
  • 3928.971 kilometers
  • 2121.475 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 Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Phaplu generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Phaplu

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

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 Phaplu Airport
City: Phaplu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PPL
ICAO Code: VNPL
Coordinates: 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E