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How far is Sibolga from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Sibolga (Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport) is 1260 miles / 2028 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Balikpapan (BPN) to Sibolga (FLZ) is 2108 miles / 3392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 32 minutes.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Sibolga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.324 miles
  • 2028.295 kilometers
  • 1095.191 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
  • 1259.116 miles
  • 2026.351 kilometers
  • 1094.142 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 Balikpapan to Sibolga?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Sibolga generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Balikpapan to Sibolga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport
City: Sibolga
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: FLZ
ICAO Code: WIMS
Coordinates: 1°33′21″N, 98°53′20″E