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How far is Takaroa from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Takaroa (Takaroa Airport) is 6744 miles / 10853 kilometers / 5860 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Takaroa Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Takaroa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6743.947 miles
  • 10853.331 kilometers
  • 5860.330 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
  • 6736.759 miles
  • 10841.763 kilometers
  • 5854.084 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 Takaroa?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Takaroa Airport is 13 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Takaroa Airport (TKX)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Takaroa generates about 819 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 819 kilograms equals 1 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Takaroa

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

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 Takaroa Airport
City: Takaroa
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: TKX
ICAO Code: NTKR
Coordinates: 14°27′20″S, 145°1′29″W