How far is Balikpapan from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 2239 miles / 3603 kilometers / 1945 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Balikpapan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Balikpapan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2238.509 miles
- 3602.531 kilometers
- 1945.211 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- 2239.146 miles
- 3603.556 kilometers
- 1945.764 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 Cairns to Balikpapan?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Balikpapan?
The time difference between Cairns and Balikpapan is 2 hours. Balikpapan is 2 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
On average, flying from Cairns to Balikpapan generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Balikpapan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).
Airport information
Origin | Cairns Airport |
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City: | Cairns |
Country: | Australia |
IATA Code: | CNS |
ICAO Code: | YBCS |
Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
Destination | Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport |
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City: | Balikpapan |
Country: | Indonesia |
IATA Code: | BPN |
ICAO Code: | WALL |
Coordinates: | 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E |