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How far is Ko Samui from Sumbawa?

The distance between Sumbawa (Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 1722 miles / 2771 kilometers / 1496 nautical miles.

Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport – Samui Airport

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Distance from Sumbawa to Ko Samui

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sumbawa to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1721.724 miles
  • 2770.846 kilometers
  • 1496.137 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
  • 1725.718 miles
  • 2777.273 kilometers
  • 1499.608 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 Sumbawa to Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport to Samui Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Sumbawa to Ko Samui generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sumbawa to Ko Samui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) and Samui Airport (USM).

Airport information

Origin Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport
City: Sumbawa
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: SWQ
ICAO Code: WADS
Coordinates: 8°29′20″S, 117°24′43″E
Destination Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E