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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 2900 miles / 4668 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2900.459 miles
  • 4667.836 kilometers
  • 2520.430 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
  • 2911.719 miles
  • 4685.957 kilometers
  • 2530.215 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Sondok Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E