How far is Ko Samui from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 1123 miles / 1808 kilometers / 976 nautical miles.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Samui Airport
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Samui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1123.442 miles
- 1808.004 kilometers
- 976.244 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- 1122.480 miles
- 1806.457 kilometers
- 975.408 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 Ko Samui?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Samui Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Ko Samui?
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Samui Airport (USM)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Samui generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Samui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Samui Airport (USM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kota Kinabalu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | BKI |
| ICAO Code: | WBKK |
| Coordinates: | 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E |
| Destination | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |