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How far is Tawau from Laoag?

The distance between Laoag (Laoag International Airport) and Tawau (Tawau Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Laoag (LAO) to Tawau (TWU) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 23 minutes.

Laoag International Airport – Tawau Airport

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966
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1555
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840
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Distance from Laoag to Tawau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.343 miles
  • 1555.179 kilometers
  • 839.730 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
  • 971.178 miles
  • 1562.959 kilometers
  • 843.930 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 Laoag to Tawau?

The estimated flight time from Laoag International Airport to Tawau Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Laoag and Tawau?

There is no time difference between Laoag and Tawau.

Flight carbon footprint between Laoag International Airport (LAO) and Tawau Airport (TWU)

On average, flying from Laoag to Tawau generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Laoag to Tawau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Laoag International Airport (LAO) and Tawau Airport (TWU).

Airport information

Origin Laoag International Airport
City: Laoag
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: LAO
ICAO Code: RPLI
Coordinates: 18°10′41″N, 120°31′55″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