How far is Tawau from Sibu?
The distance between Sibu (Sibu Airport) and Tawau (Tawau Airport) is 447 miles / 720 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sibu (SBW) to Tawau (TWU) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 13 minutes.
Sibu Airport – Tawau Airport
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Distance from Sibu to Tawau
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sibu to Tawau. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 447.156 miles
- 719.628 kilometers
- 388.568 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- 446.952 miles
- 719.300 kilometers
- 388.391 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 Tawau?
The estimated flight time from Sibu Airport to Tawau Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sibu and Tawau?
Flight carbon footprint between Sibu Airport (SBW) and Tawau Airport (TWU)
On average, flying from Sibu to Tawau generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Tawau
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sibu Airport (SBW) and Tawau Airport (TWU).
Airport information
| Origin | Sibu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sibu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SBW |
| ICAO Code: | WBGS |
| Coordinates: | 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E |
| Destination | Tawau Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tawau |
| Country: | Malaysia |
| IATA Code: | TWU |
| ICAO Code: | WBKW |
| Coordinates: | 4°19′12″N, 118°7′40″E |