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How far is Sandakan from Putussibau?

The distance between Putussibau (Pangsuma Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 496 miles / 798 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putussibau (PSU) to Sandakan (SDK) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 47 minutes.

Pangsuma Airport – Sandakan Airport

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496
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798
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431
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Distance from Putussibau to Sandakan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Putussibau to Sandakan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 496.128 miles
  • 798.441 kilometers
  • 431.124 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
  • 497.207 miles
  • 800.176 kilometers
  • 432.061 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 Putussibau to Sandakan?

The estimated flight time from Pangsuma Airport to Sandakan Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pangsuma Airport (PSU) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)

On average, flying from Putussibau to Sandakan generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putussibau to Sandakan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pangsuma Airport (PSU) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).

Airport information

Origin Pangsuma Airport
City: Putussibau
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PSU
ICAO Code: WIOP
Coordinates: 0°50′8″N, 112°56′13″E
Destination Sandakan Airport
City: Sandakan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SDK
ICAO Code: WBKS
Coordinates: 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E