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How far is Sendai from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 2711 miles / 4363 kilometers / 2356 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Sendai Airport

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4363
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2356
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2710.776 miles
  • 4362.571 kilometers
  • 2355.600 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
  • 2716.579 miles
  • 4371.911 kilometers
  • 2360.643 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sendai Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sendai generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Sendai

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

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E