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How far is Sibu from Pekanbaru?

The distance between Pekanbaru (Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 739 miles / 1190 kilometers / 642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pekanbaru (PKU) to Sibu (SBW) is 2056 miles / 3309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 138 hours 25 minutes.

Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport – Sibu Airport

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Distance from Pekanbaru to Sibu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pekanbaru to Sibu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 739.253 miles
  • 1189.712 kilometers
  • 642.393 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
  • 738.565 miles
  • 1188.605 kilometers
  • 641.795 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 Pekanbaru to Sibu?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport to Sibu Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) and Sibu Airport (SBW)

On average, flying from Pekanbaru to Sibu generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pekanbaru to Sibu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) and Sibu Airport (SBW).

Airport information

Origin Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport
City: Pekanbaru
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PKU
ICAO Code: WIBB
Coordinates: 0°27′38″N, 101°26′41″E
Destination Sibu Airport
City: Sibu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SBW
ICAO Code: WBGS
Coordinates: 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E