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How far is Iwakuni from Sandakan?

The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Iwakuni (Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni) is 2145 miles / 3452 kilometers / 1864 nautical miles.

Sandakan Airport – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

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Distance from Sandakan to Iwakuni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2144.866 miles
  • 3451.827 kilometers
  • 1863.838 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
  • 2151.804 miles
  • 3462.993 kilometers
  • 1869.866 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 Iwakuni?

The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK)

On average, flying from Sandakan to Iwakuni generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandakan to Iwakuni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

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 Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
City: Iwakuni
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: IWK
ICAO Code: RJOI
Coordinates: 34°8′38″N, 132°14′9″E