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How far is Palangkaraya from Bontang?

The distance between Bontang (Bontang Airport) and Palangkaraya (Tjilik Riwut Airport) is 293 miles / 471 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bontang (BXT) to Palangkaraya (PKY) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 49 minutes.

Bontang Airport – Tjilik Riwut Airport

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Distance from Bontang to Palangkaraya

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bontang to Palangkaraya. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 292.601 miles
  • 470.895 kilometers
  • 254.263 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
  • 292.872 miles
  • 471.331 kilometers
  • 254.498 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 Bontang to Palangkaraya?

The estimated flight time from Bontang Airport to Tjilik Riwut Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bontang Airport (BXT) and Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY)

On average, flying from Bontang to Palangkaraya generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bontang to Palangkaraya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bontang Airport (BXT) and Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY).

Airport information

Origin Bontang Airport
City: Bontang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BXT
ICAO Code: WALC
Coordinates: 0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E
Destination Tjilik Riwut Airport
City: Palangkaraya
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PKY
ICAO Code: WAOP
Coordinates: 2°13′30″S, 113°56′34″E