How far is Detroit, MI, from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 9347 miles / 15042 kilometers / 8122 nautical miles.

Distance from Balikpapan to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9346.632 miles
• 15041.946 kilometers
• 8122.001 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

• 9341.553 miles
• 15033.773 kilometers
• 8117.588 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 18 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Detroit?

The time difference between Balikpapan and Detroit is 13 hours. Detroit is 13 hours behind Balikpapan.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Detroit generates about 1 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 200 kilograms equals 2 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
City:	Balikpapan
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	BPN
ICAO Code:	WALL
Coordinates:	1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W