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How far is Maroochydore from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 2969 miles / 4778 kilometers / 2580 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2969.022 miles
  • 4778.177 kilometers
  • 2580.009 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
  • 2971.394 miles
  • 4781.996 kilometers
  • 2582.071 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 Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Maroochydore generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

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 Sunshine Coast Airport
City: Maroochydore
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCY
ICAO Code: YBMC
Coordinates: 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E