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How far is Sumbawa from Biak?

The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Sumbawa (Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport) is 1382 miles / 2224 kilometers / 1201 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biak (BIK) to Sumbawa (SWQ) is 2654 miles / 4271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 253 hours 20 minutes.

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport

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Distance from Biak to Sumbawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1381.932 miles
  • 2224.004 kilometers
  • 1200.866 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
  • 1381.567 miles
  • 2223.417 kilometers
  • 1200.549 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 Sumbawa?

The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)

On average, flying from Biak to Sumbawa generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Sumbawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ).

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 Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport
City: Sumbawa
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: SWQ
ICAO Code: WADS
Coordinates: 8°29′20″S, 117°24′43″E