Distance from Sandakan to Tawau
How far is it from Sandakan to Tawau? About 111 mi in a straight line and 145 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Sandakan and Tawau are about 111 mi (179 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 145 mi (233 km), a drive of about 2 hr 35 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 42 min.
| Straight-line distance | 111 mi / 179 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 145 mi / 233 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 35 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $18 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 5.043, 118.004 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Sandakan to Tawau is about 111 mi (179 km) in a straight line, and roughly 145 mi (233 km) by road.