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How far is Kobe from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 2324 miles / 3739 kilometers / 2019 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2323.516 miles
  • 3739.337 kilometers
  • 2019.080 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
  • 2329.636 miles
  • 3749.185 kilometers
  • 2024.398 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 Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kobe Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kobe generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Kobe

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

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 Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E