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How far is Kaukura Atoll from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Kaukura Atoll (Kaukura Airport) is 6615 miles / 10646 kilometers / 5749 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Kaukura Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Kaukura Atoll

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6615.282 miles
  • 10646.265 kilometers
  • 5748.523 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
  • 6608.336 miles
  • 10635.087 kilometers
  • 5742.487 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 Kaukura Atoll?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Kaukura Airport is 13 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Kaukura Airport (KKR)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Kaukura Atoll generates about 801 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 801 kilograms equals 1 766 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Kaukura Atoll

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

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 Kaukura Airport
City: Kaukura Atoll
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: KKR
ICAO Code: NTGK
Coordinates: 15°39′47″S, 146°53′5″W