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How far is Kuantan from Sandakan?

The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Kuantan (Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport) is 1034 miles / 1664 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.

Sandakan Airport – Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

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Distance from Sandakan to Kuantan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1033.838 miles
  • 1663.800 kilometers
  • 898.380 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
  • 1032.796 miles
  • 1662.123 kilometers
  • 897.475 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 Kuantan?

The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sandakan and Kuantan?

There is no time difference between Sandakan and Kuantan.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)

On average, flying from Sandakan to Kuantan generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandakan to Kuantan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA).

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 Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
City: Kuantan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUA
ICAO Code: WMKD
Coordinates: 3°46′31″N, 103°12′32″E