How far is Balikpapan from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1303 miles / 2097 kilometers / 1132 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Balikpapan (BPN) is 2267 miles / 3649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 142 hours 25 minutes.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
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Distance from Medan to Balikpapan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Balikpapan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1302.738 miles
- 2096.554 kilometers
- 1132.048 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- 1301.847 miles
- 2095.120 kilometers
- 1131.274 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 Medan to Balikpapan?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Balikpapan?
The time difference between Medan and Balikpapan is 1 hour. Balikpapan is 1 hour ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
On average, flying from Medan to Balikpapan generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Medan to Balikpapan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).
Airport information
| Origin | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |
| Destination | Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Balikpapan |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | BPN |
| ICAO Code: | WALL |
| Coordinates: | 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E |