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How far is Sandakan from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 1162 miles / 1869 kilometers / 1009 nautical miles.

Hong Kong International Airport – Sandakan Airport

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Distance from Hong Kong to Sandakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1161.588 miles
  • 1869.395 kilometers
  • 1009.393 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
  • 1166.929 miles
  • 1877.990 kilometers
  • 1014.034 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 Hong Kong to Sandakan?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Sandakan?

There is no time difference between Hong Kong and Sandakan.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Sandakan generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hong Kong to Sandakan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″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