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How far is Penang from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1234 miles / 1985 kilometers / 1072 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1233.517 miles
  • 1985.152 kilometers
  • 1071.897 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
  • 1233.240 miles
  • 1984.707 kilometers
  • 1071.656 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 Penang?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Penang International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Penang?

There is no time difference between Balikpapan and Penang.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Penang generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Penang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

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 Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E