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How far is Tawau from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Tawau (Tawau Airport) is 2588 miles / 4165 kilometers / 2249 nautical miles.

Narita International Airport – Tawau Airport

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2588
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4165
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2249
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Distance from Tokyo to Tawau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2587.772 miles
  • 4164.616 kilometers
  • 2248.713 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
  • 2594.235 miles
  • 4175.016 kilometers
  • 2254.328 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 Tokyo to Tawau?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Tawau Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tawau Airport (TWU)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Tawau generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tokyo to Tawau

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

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″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