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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 8051 miles / 12957 kilometers / 6996 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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8051
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12957
Kilometers
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6996
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 44 min
CO2 emission
1 006 kg

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8051.380 miles
  • 12957.440 kilometers
  • 6996.458 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
  • 8042.903 miles
  • 12943.798 kilometers
  • 6989.092 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 15 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Palm Springs generates about 1 006 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 006 kilograms equals 2 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W