How far is Sandakan from Merauke?
The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 1833 miles / 2950 kilometers / 1593 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Sandakan (SDK) is 4112 miles / 6617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 538 hours 51 minutes.
Mopah International Airport – Sandakan Airport
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Distance from Merauke to Sandakan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Merauke to Sandakan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1833.021 miles
- 2949.961 kilometers
- 1592.852 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- 1834.531 miles
- 2952.391 kilometers
- 1594.163 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 Merauke to Sandakan?
The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Merauke and Sandakan?
The time difference between Merauke and Sandakan is 1 hour. Sandakan is 1 hour behind Merauke.
Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)
On average, flying from Merauke to Sandakan generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Merauke to Sandakan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).
Airport information
| Origin | Mopah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Merauke |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MKQ |
| ICAO Code: | WAKK |
| Coordinates: | 8°31′13″S, 140°25′4″E |
| Destination | Sandakan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandakan |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SDK |
| ICAO Code: | WBKS |
| Coordinates: | 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E |