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How far is Niigata from Sandakan?

The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 2573 miles / 4141 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.

Sandakan Airport – Niigata Airport

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2573
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4141
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2236
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Distance from Sandakan to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2572.851 miles
  • 4140.602 kilometers
  • 2235.746 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
  • 2579.355 miles
  • 4151.069 kilometers
  • 2241.398 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 Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Niigata Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Sandakan to Niigata generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandakan to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

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 Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E