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How far is Obo from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Obo (Obo Airport) is 1739 miles / 2799 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Obo Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Obo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.035 miles
  • 2798.706 kilometers
  • 1511.181 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
  • 1737.779 miles
  • 2796.685 kilometers
  • 1510.089 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 Obo?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Obo Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Obo Airport (OBX)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Obo generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Obo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Obo Airport (OBX).

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 Obo Airport
City: Obo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OBX
ICAO Code: AYOB
Coordinates: 7°35′26″S, 141°19′27″E