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How far is Sandakan from Langkawi?

The distance between Langkawi (Langkawi International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

Langkawi International Airport – Sandakan Airport

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Distance from Langkawi to Sandakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1261.033 miles
  • 2029.435 kilometers
  • 1095.807 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
  • 1259.580 miles
  • 2027.097 kilometers
  • 1094.545 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 Langkawi to Sandakan?

The estimated flight time from Langkawi International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Langkawi and Sandakan?

There is no time difference between Langkawi and Sandakan.

Flight carbon footprint between Langkawi International Airport (LGK) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)

On average, flying from Langkawi to Sandakan generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Langkawi to Sandakan

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

Airport information

Origin Langkawi International Airport
City: Langkawi
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: LGK
ICAO Code: WMKL
Coordinates: 6°19′47″N, 99°43′43″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