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How far is Penang from Sandakan?

The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1225 miles / 1971 kilometers / 1064 nautical miles.

Sandakan Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Sandakan to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1224.814 miles
  • 1971.147 kilometers
  • 1064.334 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
  • 1223.416 miles
  • 1968.897 kilometers
  • 1063.119 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 Penang?

The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Penang International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sandakan and Penang?

There is no time difference between Sandakan and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Sandakan to Penang generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandakan to Penang

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

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 Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E