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How far is Sibu from Sandakan?

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

The driving distance from Sandakan (SDK) to Sibu (SBW) is 708 miles / 1140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 42 minutes.

Sandakan Airport – Sibu Airport

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Distance from Sandakan to Sibu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sandakan to Sibu. 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 Sandakan to Sibu?

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

What is the time difference between Sandakan and Sibu?

There is no time difference between Sandakan and Sibu.

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

On average, flying from Sandakan to Sibu 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 Sandakan to Sibu

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

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