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How far is Balikpapan from Timika?

The distance between Timika (Timika Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timika (TIM) to Balikpapan (BPN) is 2697 miles / 4340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 335 hours 5 minutes.

Timika Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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1399
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2251
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1216
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Distance from Timika to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.016 miles
  • 2251.498 kilometers
  • 1215.712 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
  • 1397.681 miles
  • 2249.349 kilometers
  • 1214.551 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 Timika to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Timika Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timika Airport (TIM) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Timika to Balikpapan generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Timika to Balikpapan

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

Airport information

Origin Timika Airport
City: Timika
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TIM
ICAO Code: WABP
Coordinates: 4°31′41″S, 136°53′13″E
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