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How far is Van from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 5390 miles / 8675 kilometers / 4684 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Van

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5390.118 miles
  • 8674.555 kilometers
  • 4683.885 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
  • 5389.985 miles
  • 8674.340 kilometers
  • 4683.769 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 Van?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Van generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Van

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).

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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E