How far is Sandakan from Zamboanga?
The distance between Zamboanga (Zamboanga International Airport) and Sandakan (Sandakan Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zamboanga (ZAM) to Sandakan (SDK) is 375 miles / 604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 33 minutes.
Zamboanga International Airport – Sandakan Airport
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Distance from Zamboanga to Sandakan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zamboanga to Sandakan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.845 miles
- 456.804 kilometers
- 246.654 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- 283.631 miles
- 456.460 kilometers
- 246.469 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 Zamboanga to Sandakan?
The estimated flight time from Zamboanga International Airport to Sandakan Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zamboanga and Sandakan?
Flight carbon footprint between Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) and Sandakan Airport (SDK)
On average, flying from Zamboanga to Sandakan generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Zamboanga to Sandakan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) and Sandakan Airport (SDK).
Airport information
| Origin | Zamboanga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zamboanga |
| Country: | Philippines  |
| IATA Code: | ZAM |
| ICAO Code: | RPMZ |
| Coordinates: | 6°55′20″N, 122°3′35″E |
| Destination | Sandakan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandakan |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SDK |
| ICAO Code: | WBKS |
| Coordinates: | 5°54′3″N, 118°3′32″E |