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How far is Timika from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Timika (Timika Airport) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Balikpapan (BPN) to Timika (TIM) is 2698 miles / 4342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 334 hours 59 minutes.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Timika Airport

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1399
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2251
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1216
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Distance from Balikpapan to Timika

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.016 miles
  • 2251.498 kilometers
  • 1215.712 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
  • 1397.681 miles
  • 2249.349 kilometers
  • 1214.551 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 Timika?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Timika Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Timika Airport (TIM)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Timika generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Timika

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

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 Timika Airport
City: Timika
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TIM
ICAO Code: WABP
Coordinates: 4°31′41″S, 136°53′13″E