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How far is Phuket from Sandakan?

The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Phuket (Phuket International Airport) is 1364 miles / 2195 kilometers / 1185 nautical miles.

Sandakan Airport – Phuket International Airport

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1364
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2195
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1185
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Distance from Sandakan to Phuket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1363.755 miles
  • 2194.750 kilometers
  • 1185.070 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
  • 1362.275 miles
  • 2192.369 kilometers
  • 1183.785 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 Sandakan to Phuket?

The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Phuket International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Phuket International Airport (HKT)

On average, flying from Sandakan to Phuket generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandakan to Phuket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Phuket International Airport (HKT).

Airport information

Origin Sandakan Airport
City: Sandakan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SDK
ICAO Code: WBKS
Coordinates: 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E
Destination Phuket International Airport
City: Phuket
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: HKT
ICAO Code: VTSP
Coordinates: 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E