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How far is Ko Samui from Lahad Datu?

The distance between Lahad Datu (Lahad Datu Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 1290 miles / 2077 kilometers / 1121 nautical miles.

Lahad Datu Airport – Samui Airport

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Distance from Lahad Datu to Ko Samui

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lahad Datu to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1290.490 miles
  • 2076.842 kilometers
  • 1121.405 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
  • 1289.471 miles
  • 2075.203 kilometers
  • 1120.520 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 Lahad Datu to Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Lahad Datu Airport to Samui Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Lahad Datu to Ko Samui generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lahad Datu to Ko Samui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) and Samui Airport (USM).

Airport information

Origin Lahad Datu Airport
City: Lahad Datu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: LDU
ICAO Code: WBKD
Coordinates: 5°1′56″N, 118°19′26″E
Destination Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E