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How far is Sandakan from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 4345 miles / 6993 kilometers / 3776 nautical miles.

Dubai International Airport – Sandakan Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Sandakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4344.940 miles
  • 6992.503 kilometers
  • 3775.650 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
  • 4341.483 miles
  • 6986.939 kilometers
  • 3772.646 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 Dubai to Sandakan?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)

On average, flying from Dubai to Sandakan generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dubai to Sandakan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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