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How far is Zamboanga from Sandakan?

The distance between Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) and Zamboanga (Zamboanga International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandakan (SDK) to Zamboanga (ZAM) is 374 miles / 602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 29 minutes.

Sandakan Airport – Zamboanga International Airport

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Distance from Sandakan to Zamboanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.845 miles
  • 456.804 kilometers
  • 246.654 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
  • 283.631 miles
  • 456.460 kilometers
  • 246.469 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 Zamboanga?

The estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport to Zamboanga International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sandakan and Zamboanga?

There is no time difference between Sandakan and Zamboanga.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)

On average, flying from Sandakan to Zamboanga generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandakan to Zamboanga

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

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 Zamboanga International Airport
City: Zamboanga
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: ZAM
ICAO Code: RPMZ
Coordinates: 6°55′20″N, 122°3′35″E