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How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 725 miles / 1167 kilometers / 630 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 725.273 miles
  • 1167.214 kilometers
  • 630.245 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
  • 725.434 miles
  • 1167.473 kilometers
  • 630.385 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 Ho Chi Minh City?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport
City: Ho Chi Minh City
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: SGN
ICAO Code: VVTS
Coordinates: 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″E