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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

227km
1 h 2 minby plane
3 h 47 min🚗 by car
4 h 55 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu0 m

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the nort…

SandakanSandakan0 m

Sandakan formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the capital of the Sandakan District in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located on the Sandakan Peninsula and…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

It is 227 km in a straight line from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 2 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

Around 3 h 47 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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