How far is Sandakan from Biak?
The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Biak (BIK) to Sandakan (SDK) is 3287 miles / 5290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 217 hours 2 minutes.
Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Sandakan Airport
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Distance from Biak to Sandakan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Biak to Sandakan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1338.437 miles
- 2154.006 kilometers
- 1163.070 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- 1338.122 miles
- 2153.498 kilometers
- 1162.796 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 Biak to Sandakan?
The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Biak and Sandakan?
The time difference between Biak and Sandakan is 1 hour. Sandakan is 1 hour behind Biak.
Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)
On average, flying from Biak to Sandakan generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Biak to Sandakan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).
Airport information
| Origin | Frans Kaisiepo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Biak |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | BIK |
| ICAO Code: | WABB |
| Coordinates: | 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″E |
| Destination | Sandakan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandakan |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SDK |
| ICAO Code: | WBKS |
| Coordinates: | 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E |