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How far is Takapoto from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Takapoto (Takapoto Airport) is 6728 miles / 10828 kilometers / 5847 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Takapoto Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Takapoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6728.162 miles
  • 10827.927 kilometers
  • 5846.613 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
  • 6721.009 miles
  • 10816.416 kilometers
  • 5840.397 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 Takapoto?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Takapoto Airport is 13 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Takapoto Airport (TKP)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Takapoto generates about 817 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 817 kilograms equals 1 801 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Takapoto

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

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 Takapoto Airport
City: Takapoto
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: TKP
ICAO Code: NTGT
Coordinates: 14°42′34″S, 145°14′45″W