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How far is Richmond from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 2218 miles / 3570 kilometers / 1927 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2217.986 miles
  • 3569.502 kilometers
  • 1927.377 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
  • 2220.357 miles
  • 3573.318 kilometers
  • 1929.437 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Richmond Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Richmond generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E