Distance between Sandakan and Tawau
The distance from Sandakan to Tawau is 198 miles by road. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes and goes through Batu 2 1/2, Batu 3, Taman Fulliwa, Batu 3 1/2, Batu 4, Batu 5 and Batu 6.
| Shortest distance by air | 110 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 198.2 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 3 h 36 min |
| Fuel amount | 6.7 gal |
| Fuel cost | 26.5 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Sandakan | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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22 3 mi, 03 min
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| Batu 2 1/2 | 3 mi | 03 min | 0.1 gal | |
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22 1 mi, 01 min
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| Batu 3 1/2 | 4 mi | 05 min | 0.1 gal | |
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22 1 mi, 00 min
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| Batu 4 | 4 mi | 05 min | 0.1 gal | |
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22 1 mi, 00 min
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| Batu 5 | 5 mi | 06 min | 0.2 gal | |
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22 1 mi, 01 min
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| Batu 6 | 6 mi | 08 min | 0.2 gal | |
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22 2 mi, 02 min
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| Batu 8 | 8 mi | 10 min | 0.3 gal | |
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22 6 mi, 06 min
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| Batu 14 | 14 mi | 17 min | 0.4 gal | |
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22 2 mi, 01 min
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| Batu 16 | 16 mi | 19 min | 0.5 gal | |
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22 A5 182 mi, 3 h 17 min
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| Tawau | 198 mi | 3 h 36 min | 6.7 gal | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Sandakan to Tawau?
Fuel cost: 26.5 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 198.2 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Sandakan to Tawau?
Driving time: 3 h 36 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 81 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h 27 min
- 98 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h 44 min
- 12 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 14 min
- 7 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 9 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Sandakan to Tawau by land?
The distance between Sandakan and Tawau is 198.2 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Sandakan and Tawau respectively.
How far is Sandakan to Tawau by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Sandakan and Tawau is 110 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Sandakan and Tawau respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Sandakan from Tawau by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 13 min to cover the distance of 110 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 48 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Sandakan to Tawau?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 44 min to cover the distance of 110 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 50 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Sandakan and Tawau?
The halfway point between Sandakan and Tawau is Lahad Datu. It is located about 7 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Lahad Datu to Sandakan is 107 mi and driving will take about 1 h 56 min. The road between Lahad Datu and Tawau has length 91 mi and will take approximately 1 h 40 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Sandakan in relation to Tawau?
Sandakan is located 110 mi north of Tawau.
Sandakan has geographic coordinates: latitude 5.83913, longitude 118.11589.
Tawau has geographic coordinates: latitude 4.26352, longitude 117.89296.
Which highway goes from Sandakan to Tawau?
The route from Sandakan to Tawau follows A5, 13.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- 22: 32 mi