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How far is Bangkok from Balikpapan?

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

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Bangkok

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Balikpapan to Bangkok. 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 Balikpapan to Bangkok?

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

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

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Bangkok 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 Balikpapan to Bangkok

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

Airport information

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