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How far is Parkes from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 2990 miles / 4812 kilometers / 2598 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Parkes Airport

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2598
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Distance from Balikpapan to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2990.260 miles
  • 4812.357 kilometers
  • 2598.465 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
  • 2995.508 miles
  • 4820.802 kilometers
  • 2603.025 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Parkes Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Parkes generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Parkes

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

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E