How far is Ko Samui from Sandakan?
The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 1259 miles / 2025 kilometers / 1094 nautical miles.
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Distance from Sandakan to Ko Samui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sandakan to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1258.538 miles
- 2025.421 kilometers
- 1093.640 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- 1257.385 miles
- 2023.565 kilometers
- 1092.638 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 Ko Samui?
The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Samui Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sandakan and Ko Samui?
The time difference between Sandakan and Ko Samui is 1 hour. Ko Samui is 1 hour behind Sandakan.
Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Samui Airport (USM)
On average, flying from Sandakan to Ko Samui generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sandakan to Ko Samui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Samui Airport (USM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sandakan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandakan |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SDK |
| ICAO Code: | WBKS |
| Coordinates: | 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E |
| Destination | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |