How far is Sandakan from Labuan?
The distance between Labuan (Labuan Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 198 miles / 318 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Labuan (LBU) to Sandakan (SDK) is 308 miles / 495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 53 minutes.
Labuan Airport – Sandakan Airport
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Distance from Labuan to Sandakan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Labuan to Sandakan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 197.727 miles
- 318.211 kilometers
- 171.820 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- 197.558 miles
- 317.938 kilometers
- 171.673 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 Labuan to Sandakan?
The estimated flight time from Labuan Airport to Sandakan Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Labuan and Sandakan?
Flight carbon footprint between Labuan Airport (LBU) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)
On average, flying from Labuan to Sandakan generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Labuan to Sandakan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Labuan Airport (LBU) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).
Airport information
| Origin | Labuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Labuan |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | LBU |
| ICAO Code: | WBKL |
| Coordinates: | 5°18′2″N, 115°15′0″E |
| Destination | Sandakan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandakan |
| Country: | Malaysia |
| IATA Code: | SDK |
| ICAO Code: | WBKS |
| Coordinates: | 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E |