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How far is Mataiva from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Mataiva (Mataiva Airport) is 6496 miles / 10454 kilometers / 5645 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Mataiva Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Mataiva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6496.103 miles
  • 10454.464 kilometers
  • 5644.959 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
  • 6489.256 miles
  • 10443.445 kilometers
  • 5639.009 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 Mataiva?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Mataiva Airport is 12 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Mataiva Airport (MVT)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Mataiva generates about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 785 kilograms equals 1 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Mataiva

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

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 Mataiva Airport
City: Mataiva
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: MVT
ICAO Code: NTGV
Coordinates: 14°52′12″S, 148°42′40″W