Flight Time from Sandakan to Tawau
The flight from Sandakan to Tawau covers about 111 mi and takes roughly 42 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
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.