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How far is Shonai from Sandakan?

The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Shonai (Shonai Airport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.

Sandakan Airport – Shonai Airport

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2642
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4252
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2296
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Distance from Sandakan to Shonai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2641.845 miles
  • 4251.638 kilometers
  • 2295.701 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
  • 2648.394 miles
  • 4262.177 kilometers
  • 2301.392 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 Shonai?

The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Shonai Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Shonai Airport (SYO)

On average, flying from Sandakan to Shonai generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandakan to Shonai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Shonai Airport (SYO).

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 Shonai Airport
City: Shonai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SYO
ICAO Code: RJSY
Coordinates: 38°48′43″N, 139°47′13″E