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How far is Fort Nelson from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 7350 miles / 11829 kilometers / 6387 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7350.498 miles
  • 11829.479 kilometers
  • 6387.408 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
  • 7348.431 miles
  • 11826.154 kilometers
  • 6385.612 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 14 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Fort Nelson generates about 905 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 905 kilograms equals 1 994 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W