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How far is Biak from Tarakan?

The distance between Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) and Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers / 1146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tarakan (TRK) to Biak (BIK) is 2843 miles / 4575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 217 hours 52 minutes.

Juwata International Airport – Frans Kaisiepo International Airport

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2123
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1146
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Distance from Tarakan to Biak

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tarakan to Biak. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1319.036 miles
  • 2122.783 kilometers
  • 1146.211 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
  • 1318.051 miles
  • 2121.197 kilometers
  • 1145.355 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 Tarakan to Biak?

The estimated flight time from Juwata International Airport to Frans Kaisiepo International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juwata International Airport (TRK) and Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK)

On average, flying from Tarakan to Biak generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tarakan to Biak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juwata International Airport (TRK) and Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK).

Airport information

Origin Juwata International Airport
City: Tarakan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TRK
ICAO Code: WALR
Coordinates: 3°19′36″N, 117°33′57″E
Destination Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
City: Biak
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BIK
ICAO Code: WABB
Coordinates: 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″E