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How far is Takengon from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Takengon (Rembele Airport) is 1445 miles / 2326 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Balikpapan (BPN) to Takengon (TXE) is 2523 miles / 4061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 48 minutes.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Rembele Airport

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1445
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1256
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Distance from Balikpapan to Takengon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1445.064 miles
  • 2325.606 kilometers
  • 1255.727 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
  • 1444.231 miles
  • 2324.264 kilometers
  • 1255.002 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 Takengon?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Rembele Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Rembele Airport (TXE)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Takengon generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Takengon

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

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 Rembele Airport
City: Takengon
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TXE
ICAO Code: WITK
Coordinates: 4°43′14″N, 96°50′57″E