How far is Sibu from Christmas Island?
The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 975 miles / 1569 kilometers / 847 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christmas Island (XCH) to Sibu (SBW) is 1349 miles / 2171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 33 minutes.
Christmas Island Airport – Sibu Airport
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Distance from Christmas Island to Sibu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christmas Island to Sibu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 975.125 miles
- 1569.312 kilometers
- 847.360 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- 979.228 miles
- 1575.915 kilometers
- 850.926 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 Christmas Island to Sibu?
The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Sibu Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christmas Island and Sibu?
Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Sibu Airport (SBW)
On average, flying from Christmas Island to Sibu generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Island to Sibu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Sibu Airport (SBW).
Airport information
| Origin | Christmas Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christmas Island |
| Country: | Christmas Island  |
| IATA Code: | XCH |
| ICAO Code: | YPXM |
| Coordinates: | 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″E |
| Destination | Sibu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sibu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SBW |
| ICAO Code: | WBGS |
| Coordinates: | 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E |