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How far is Balikpapan from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 7691 miles / 12377 kilometers / 6683 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7690.961 miles
  • 12377.402 kilometers
  • 6683.262 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
  • 7686.724 miles
  • 12370.584 kilometers
  • 6679.581 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 Seattle to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 15 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Balikpapan generates about 953 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 953 kilograms equals 2 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Balikpapan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination 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