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How far is Tawau from Manila?

The distance between Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) and Tawau (Tawau Airport) is 727 miles / 1171 kilometers / 632 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manila (MNL) to Tawau (TWU) is 1432 miles / 2305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 17 minutes.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport – Tawau Airport

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727
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1171
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632
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Distance from Manila to Tawau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Manila to Tawau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 727.436 miles
  • 1170.695 kilometers
  • 632.125 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
  • 730.958 miles
  • 1176.363 kilometers
  • 635.185 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 Manila to Tawau?

The estimated flight time from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tawau Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Manila and Tawau?

There is no time difference between Manila and Tawau.

Flight carbon footprint between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Tawau Airport (TWU)

On average, flying from Manila to Tawau generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manila to Tawau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Tawau Airport (TWU).

Airport information

Origin Ninoy Aquino International Airport
City: Manila
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: MNL
ICAO Code: RPLL
Coordinates: 14°30′30″N, 121°1′11″E
Destination Tawau Airport
City: Tawau
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: TWU
ICAO Code: WBKW
Coordinates: 4°19′12″N, 118°7′40″E