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How far is Putao from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 2355 miles / 3790 kilometers / 2046 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Putao Airport

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2355
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3790
Kilometers
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2046
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 57 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
258 kg

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Distance from Balikpapan to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2354.878 miles
  • 3789.809 kilometers
  • 2046.333 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
  • 2362.001 miles
  • 3801.271 kilometers
  • 2052.522 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Putao Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Putao generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Putao

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

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E