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How far is Sandakan from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 1225 miles / 1971 kilometers / 1064 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Sandakan Airport

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Distance from Penang to Sandakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1224.814 miles
  • 1971.147 kilometers
  • 1064.334 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
  • 1223.416 miles
  • 1968.897 kilometers
  • 1063.119 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 Penang to Sandakan?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Sandakan?

There is no time difference between Penang and Sandakan.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)

On average, flying from Penang to Sandakan generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Sandakan

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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