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How far is Lopez, WA, from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 7636 miles / 12289 kilometers / 6636 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7636.211 miles
  • 12289.290 kilometers
  • 6635.686 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
  • 7632.207 miles
  • 12282.847 kilometers
  • 6632.207 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 14 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Lopez generates about 946 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 946 kilograms equals 2 085 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W