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How far is Pohang from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 2687 miles / 4324 kilometers / 2335 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Pohang Airport

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2687
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4324
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2335
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Distance from Balikpapan to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2687.093 miles
  • 4324.457 kilometers
  • 2335.020 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
  • 2697.560 miles
  • 4341.302 kilometers
  • 2344.115 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 Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Pohang Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Pohang generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Pohang

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

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 Pohang Airport
City: Pohang
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KPO
ICAO Code: RKTH
Coordinates: 35°59′16″N, 129°25′11″E