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How far is Kota Bharu from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Kota Bharu (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) is 4221 miles / 6793 kilometers / 3668 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Kota Bharu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4220.708 miles
  • 6792.570 kilometers
  • 3667.695 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
  • 4225.754 miles
  • 6800.692 kilometers
  • 3672.080 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 Sydney to Kota Bharu?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

On average, flying from Sydney to Kota Bharu generates about 484 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 484 kilograms equals 1 067 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Kota Bharu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
Destination Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
City: Kota Bharu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KBR
ICAO Code: WMKC
Coordinates: 6°10′0″N, 102°17′34″E