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How far is Luwu Regency from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Luwu Regency (Bua Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Balikpapan (BPN) to Luwu Regency (LLO) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 0 minutes.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Bua Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Luwu Regency

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 263.046 miles
  • 423.332 kilometers
  • 228.581 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
  • 263.149 miles
  • 423.498 kilometers
  • 228.670 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 Luwu Regency?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Bua Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Luwu Regency?

There is no time difference between Balikpapan and Luwu Regency.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Bua Airport (LLO)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Luwu Regency generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Balikpapan to Luwu Regency

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

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 Bua Airport
City: Luwu Regency
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: LLO
ICAO Code: WAFD
Coordinates: 3°4′58″S, 120°14′42″E