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How far is Tarakan from Biak?

The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers / 1146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biak (BIK) to Tarakan (TRK) is 2842 miles / 4574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 218 hours 3 minutes.

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Juwata International Airport

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2123
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1146
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Distance from Biak to Tarakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1319.036 miles
  • 2122.783 kilometers
  • 1146.211 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
  • 1318.051 miles
  • 2121.197 kilometers
  • 1145.355 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 Tarakan?

The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Juwata International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Juwata International Airport (TRK)

On average, flying from Biak to Tarakan generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Tarakan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Juwata International Airport (TRK).

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 Juwata International Airport
City: Tarakan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TRK
ICAO Code: WALR
Coordinates: 3°19′36″N, 117°33′57″E