How far is Busan from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3498 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2173.297 miles
• 3497.582 kilometers
• 1888.543 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

• 2180.648 miles
• 3509.413 kilometers
• 1894.932 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 Busan?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Busan?

The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Busan is 1 hour. Busan is 1 hour ahead of Kota Kinabalu.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Busan generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Busan

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

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	Gimhae International Airport
City:	Busan
Country:	South Korea
IATA Code:	PUS
ICAO Code:	RKPK
Coordinates:	35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E