How far is Phuket from Tawau?
The distance between Tawau (Tawau Airport) and Phuket (Phuket International Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.
Tawau Airport – Phuket International Airport
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Distance from Tawau to Phuket
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tawau to Phuket. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1386.721 miles
- 2231.711 kilometers
- 1205.027 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- 1385.442 miles
- 2229.652 kilometers
- 1203.916 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 Tawau to Phuket?
The estimated flight time from Tawau Airport to Phuket International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tawau and Phuket?
The time difference between Tawau and Phuket is 1 hour. Phuket is 1 hour behind Tawau.
Flight carbon footprint between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Phuket International Airport (HKT)
On average, flying from Tawau to Phuket generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tawau to Phuket
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Airport information
| Origin | Tawau Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tawau |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | TWU |
| ICAO Code: | WBKW |
| Coordinates: | 4°19′12″N, 118°7′40″E |
| Destination | Phuket International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phuket |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | HKT |
| ICAO Code: | VTSP |
| Coordinates: | 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E |