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How far is Wewak from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Wewak (Wewak Airport) is 1857 miles / 2989 kilometers / 1614 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Wewak Airport

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2989
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1614
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Distance from Balikpapan to Wewak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1857.069 miles
  • 2988.662 kilometers
  • 1613.748 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
  • 1855.073 miles
  • 2985.451 kilometers
  • 1612.014 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 Wewak?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Wewak Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Wewak Airport (WWK)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Wewak generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Wewak

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

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 Wewak Airport
City: Wewak
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WWK
ICAO Code: AYWK
Coordinates: 3°35′1″S, 143°40′8″E