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How far is Balikpapan from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1086 miles / 1747 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1085.601 miles
  • 1747.106 kilometers
  • 943.362 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1084.859 miles
  • 1745.911 kilometers
  • 942.716 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Balikpapan?

There is no time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Balikpapan.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
City: Balikpapan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BPN
ICAO Code: WALL
Coordinates: 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Balikpapan (BPN)

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