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How far is Kelowna from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 7740 miles / 12457 kilometers / 6726 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7740.258 miles
  • 12456.738 kilometers
  • 6726.100 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
  • 7736.263 miles
  • 12450.308 kilometers
  • 6722.628 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 15 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Kelowna generates about 961 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 961 kilograms equals 2 118 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W