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How far is Kota Bharu from Christmas Island?

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Kota Bharu (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

Christmas Island Airport – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

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1013
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Distance from Christmas Island to Kota Bharu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1165.570 miles
  • 1875.803 kilometers
  • 1012.852 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
  • 1171.703 miles
  • 1885.673 kilometers
  • 1018.182 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 Christmas Island to Kota Bharu?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Kota Bharu generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Kota Bharu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

Airport information

Origin Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″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