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How far is Sandakan from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 1244 miles / 2002 kilometers / 1081 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Sandakan Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Sandakan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Sandakan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1243.762 miles
  • 2001.640 kilometers
  • 1080.799 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
  • 1249.353 miles
  • 2010.639 kilometers
  • 1085.658 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 Guangzhou to Sandakan?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Sandakan?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Sandakan.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Sandakan generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Sandakan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Sandakan Airport
City: Sandakan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SDK
ICAO Code: WBKS
Coordinates: 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E