How far is Wamena from Balikpapan?
The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Wamena (Wamena Airport) is 1537 miles / 2473 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Balikpapan (BPN) to Wamena (WMX) is 3280 miles / 5279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 199 hours 9 minutes.
Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Wamena Airport
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Distance from Balikpapan to Wamena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Balikpapan to Wamena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1536.662 miles
- 2473.018 kilometers
- 1335.323 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- 1535.098 miles
- 2470.501 kilometers
- 1333.964 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 Wamena?
The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Wamena Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Wamena?
The time difference between Balikpapan and Wamena is 1 hour. Wamena is 1 hour ahead of Balikpapan.
Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Wamena Airport (WMX)
On average, flying from Balikpapan to Wamena generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Balikpapan to Wamena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Wamena Airport (WMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Balikpapan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | BPN |
| ICAO Code: | WALL |
| Coordinates: | 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E |
| Destination | Wamena Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wamena |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | WMX |
| ICAO Code: | WAJW |
| Coordinates: | 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E |