How far is Sandakan from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 1753 miles / 2822 kilometers / 1524 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Sandakan Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Sandakan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Sandakan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1753.270 miles
- 2821.615 kilometers
- 1523.550 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- 1760.900 miles
- 2833.894 kilometers
- 1530.180 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 Shanghai to Sandakan?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sandakan?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Sandakan generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Sandakan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Sandakan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandakan |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SDK |
| ICAO Code: | WBKS |
| Coordinates: | 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E |