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How far is Canberra from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 3130 miles / 5037 kilometers / 2720 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3129.806 miles
  • 5036.934 kilometers
  • 2719.727 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
  • 3135.430 miles
  • 5045.986 kilometers
  • 2724.615 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Canberra Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Canberra generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Canberra

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

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E