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How far is Tawau from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose Airport) and Tawau (Tawau Airport) is 588 miles / 946 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJI) to Tawau (TWU) is 1164 miles / 1874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 146 hours 33 minutes.

San Jose Airport – Tawau Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Tawau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Tawau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 587.573 miles
  • 945.608 kilometers
  • 510.587 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
  • 590.293 miles
  • 949.985 kilometers
  • 512.951 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 San Jose to Tawau?

The estimated flight time from San Jose Airport to Tawau Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Tawau?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Tawau.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose Airport (SJI) and Tawau Airport (TWU)

On average, flying from San Jose to Tawau generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Tawau

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose Airport (SJI) and Tawau Airport (TWU).

Airport information

Origin San Jose Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: SJI
ICAO Code: RPUH
Coordinates: 12°21′41″N, 121°2′49″E
Destination Tawau Airport
City: Tawau
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: TWU
ICAO Code: WBKW
Coordinates: 4°19′12″N, 118°7′40″E