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How far is Wamena from Biak?

The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Wamena (Wamena Airport) is 281 miles / 452 kilometers / 244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biak (BIK) to Wamena (WMX) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 21 minutes.

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Wamena Airport

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Distance from Biak to Wamena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 280.697 miles
  • 451.739 kilometers
  • 243.919 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
  • 281.341 miles
  • 452.775 kilometers
  • 244.479 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 Wamena?

The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Wamena Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Biak and Wamena?

There is no time difference between Biak and Wamena.

Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Wamena Airport (WMX)

On average, flying from Biak to Wamena generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 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 Wamena

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

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 Wamena Airport
City: Wamena
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WMX
ICAO Code: WAJW
Coordinates: 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E