How far is Ko Samui from Tawau?
The distance between Tawau (Tawau Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 1291 miles / 2078 kilometers / 1122 nautical miles.
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Distance from Tawau to Ko Samui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tawau to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1291.022 miles
- 2077.698 kilometers
- 1121.867 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- 1290.178 miles
- 2076.340 kilometers
- 1121.134 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 Ko Samui?
The estimated flight time from Tawau Airport to Samui Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tawau and Ko Samui?
The time difference between Tawau and Ko Samui is 1 hour. Ko Samui is 1 hour behind Tawau.
Flight carbon footprint between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Samui Airport (USM)
On average, flying from Tawau to Ko Samui generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tawau to Ko Samui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Samui Airport (USM).
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 | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |