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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 4187 miles / 6738 kilometers / 3638 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4186.800 miles
  • 6738.002 kilometers
  • 3638.230 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
  • 4183.709 miles
  • 6733.028 kilometers
  • 3635.544 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 8 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E