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How far is Tawau from Kuala Terengganu?

The distance between Kuala Terengganu (Sultan Mahmud Airport) and Tawau (Tawau Airport) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.

Sultan Mahmud Airport – Tawau Airport

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Distance from Kuala Terengganu to Tawau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Terengganu to Tawau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1038.125 miles
  • 1670.701 kilometers
  • 902.106 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
  • 1036.975 miles
  • 1668.849 kilometers
  • 901.106 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 Kuala Terengganu to Tawau?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Airport to Tawau Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau?

There is no time difference between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) and Tawau Airport (TWU)

On average, flying from Kuala Terengganu to Tawau generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Terengganu to Tawau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) and Tawau Airport (TWU).

Airport information

Origin Sultan Mahmud Airport
City: Kuala Terengganu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: TGG
ICAO Code: WMKN
Coordinates: 5°22′57″N, 103°6′10″E
Destination Tawau Airport
City: Tawau
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: TWU
ICAO Code: WBKW
Coordinates: 4°19′12″N, 118°7′40″E