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How far is Sandakan from Sibolga?

The distance between Sibolga (Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 1356 miles / 2183 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sibolga (FLZ) to Sandakan (SDK) is 2994 miles / 4818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 56 minutes.

Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport – Sandakan Airport

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1356
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2183
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1178
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Distance from Sibolga to Sandakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1356.145 miles
  • 2182.504 kilometers
  • 1178.458 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
  • 1355.050 miles
  • 2180.742 kilometers
  • 1177.506 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 Sibolga to Sandakan?

The estimated flight time from Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport to Sandakan Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)

On average, flying from Sibolga to Sandakan generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sibolga to Sandakan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).

Airport information

Origin Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport
City: Sibolga
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: FLZ
ICAO Code: WIMS
Coordinates: 1°33′21″N, 98°53′20″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