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How far is Tawau from Samarinda?

The distance between Samarinda (Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport) and Tawau (Tawau Airport) is 328 miles / 528 kilometers / 285 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Samarinda (AAP) to Tawau (TWU) is 739 miles / 1190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 54 minutes.

Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport – Tawau Airport

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Distance from Samarinda to Tawau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 328.227 miles
  • 528.230 kilometers
  • 285.221 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
  • 329.988 miles
  • 531.065 kilometers
  • 286.752 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 Samarinda to Tawau?

The estimated flight time from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport to Tawau Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Samarinda and Tawau?

There is no time difference between Samarinda and Tawau.

Flight carbon footprint between Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) and Tawau Airport (TWU)

On average, flying from Samarinda to Tawau generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 162 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Samarinda to Tawau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) and Tawau Airport (TWU).

Airport information

Origin Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport
City: Samarinda
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: AAP
ICAO Code: WALS
Coordinates: 0°22′28″S, 117°14′57″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