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How far is Tokyo from Sandakan?

The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 2497 miles / 4019 kilometers / 2170 nautical miles.

Sandakan Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Sandakan to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2497.127 miles
  • 4018.736 kilometers
  • 2169.944 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
  • 2502.913 miles
  • 4028.047 kilometers
  • 2174.972 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 Sandakan to Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Narita International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Sandakan to Tokyo generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandakan to Tokyo

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

Airport information

Origin Sandakan Airport
City: Sandakan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SDK
ICAO Code: WBKS
Coordinates: 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E
Destination Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E