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How far is Phaplu from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 2825 miles / 4546 kilometers / 2455 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Phaplu Airport

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2825
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4546
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2455
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 50 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
313 kg

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Distance from Balikpapan to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2824.811 miles
  • 4546.093 kilometers
  • 2454.694 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
  • 2829.694 miles
  • 4553.952 kilometers
  • 2458.937 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 Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Phaplu Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Phaplu generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 691 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Phaplu

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

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 Phaplu Airport
City: Phaplu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PPL
ICAO Code: VNPL
Coordinates: 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E