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How far is Balikpapan from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1510 miles / 2431 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Bangkok to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.311 miles
  • 2430.610 kilometers
  • 1312.425 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
  • 1513.168 miles
  • 2435.208 kilometers
  • 1314.907 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 Bangkok to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Bangkok to Balikpapan generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bangkok to Balikpapan

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

Airport information

Origin Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″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