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How far is Hay River from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 7488 miles / 12051 kilometers / 6507 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7487.847 miles
  • 12050.521 kilometers
  • 6506.761 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
  • 7485.694 miles
  • 12047.057 kilometers
  • 6504.891 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 Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 14 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Hay River generates about 924 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 924 kilograms equals 2 038 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

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 Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W