Distance between Lahad Datu and Tawau
The distance from Lahad Datu to Tawau is 150 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes and goes through Kg. Balung.
| Shortest distance by air | 97 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 150 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 42 min |
| Fuel amount | 12 L |
| Fuel cost | 21.1 AUD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Lahad Datu | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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A5 120 km, 1 h 21 min
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| Kg. Balung | 120 km | 1 h 21 min | 9.1 L | |
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A5 30 km, 21 min
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| Tawau | 150 km | 1 h 42 min | 11.7 L | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Lahad Datu to Tawau?
Fuel cost: 21.1 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 150 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.76 AUD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Lahad Datu to Tawau?
Driving time: 1 h 42 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 129 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 1 h 25 min
- 19 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 14 min
- 2 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Lahad Datu to Tawau by land?
The distance between Lahad Datu and Tawau is 150 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Lahad Datu and Tawau respectively.
How far is Lahad Datu to Tawau by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Lahad Datu and Tawau is 97 km.
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 Lahad Datu and Tawau respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Lahad Datu from Tawau by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 7 min to cover the distance of 97 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 26 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
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 Lahad Datu to Tawau?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 24 min to cover the distance of 97 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 27 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
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 Lahad Datu and Tawau?
The halfway point between Lahad Datu and Tawau is Kg. Balung. It is located about 45 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Kg. Balung to Lahad Datu is 120 km and driving will take about 1 h 21 min. The road between Kg. Balung and Tawau has length 30 km and will take approximately 21 min.
Where is Lahad Datu in relation to Tawau?
Lahad Datu is located 97 km north-east of Tawau.
Lahad Datu has geographic coordinates: latitude 5.02156, longitude 118.32765.
Tawau has geographic coordinates: latitude 4.26352, longitude 117.89296.
Which highway goes from Lahad Datu to Tawau?
The route from Lahad Datu to Tawau follows A5.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- 13: 9 km