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How far is Sado from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Sado (Sado Airport) is 2619 miles / 4215 kilometers / 2276 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Sado Airport

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2619
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4215
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2276
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Sado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2619.287 miles
  • 4215.334 kilometers
  • 2276.098 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
  • 2625.554 miles
  • 4225.419 kilometers
  • 2281.544 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 Sado?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sado Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Sado Airport (SDS)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sado generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Sado

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

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 Sado Airport
City: Sado
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDS
ICAO Code: RJSD
Coordinates: 38°3′36″N, 138°24′50″E