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How far is Kiunga from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Kiunga (Kiunga Airport) is 1716 miles / 2761 kilometers / 1491 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Kiunga Airport

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1491
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Distance from Balikpapan to Kiunga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1715.663 miles
  • 2761.092 kilometers
  • 1490.871 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
  • 1714.155 miles
  • 2758.665 kilometers
  • 1489.560 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 Kiunga?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Kiunga Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Kiunga Airport (UNG)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Kiunga generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Kiunga

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

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 Kiunga Airport
City: Kiunga
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: UNG
ICAO Code: AYKI
Coordinates: 6°7′32″S, 141°16′55″E