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How far is Sandakan from Sibu?

The distance between Sibu (Sibu Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sibu (SBW) to Sandakan (SDK) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 46 minutes.

Sibu Airport – Sandakan Airport

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488
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Distance from Sibu to Sandakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 487.957 miles
  • 785.291 kilometers
  • 424.023 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
  • 488.263 miles
  • 785.783 kilometers
  • 424.289 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 Sibu to Sandakan?

The estimated flight time from Sibu Airport to Sandakan Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sibu and Sandakan?

There is no time difference between Sibu and Sandakan.

Flight carbon footprint between Sibu Airport (SBW) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)

On average, flying from Sibu to Sandakan generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sibu to Sandakan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sibu Airport (SBW) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).

Airport information

Origin Sibu Airport
City: Sibu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SBW
ICAO Code: WBGS
Coordinates: 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″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