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How far is Balikpapan from Biak?

The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1329 miles / 2138 kilometers / 1155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biak (BIK) to Balikpapan (BPN) is 2428 miles / 3908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 197 hours 33 minutes.

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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1329
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2138
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1155
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Distance from Biak to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1328.751 miles
  • 2138.417 kilometers
  • 1154.653 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
  • 1327.264 miles
  • 2136.024 kilometers
  • 1153.361 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 Biak to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Biak to Balikpapan generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Biak to Balikpapan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).

Airport information

Origin Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
City: Biak
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BIK
ICAO Code: WABB
Coordinates: 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″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