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How far is Balikpapan from Gan?

The distance between Gan (Gan International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 3025 miles / 4869 kilometers / 2629 nautical miles.

Gan International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Gan to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3025.199 miles
  • 4868.585 kilometers
  • 2628.826 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
  • 3021.818 miles
  • 4863.145 kilometers
  • 2625.888 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 Gan to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Gan International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gan International Airport (GAN) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Gan to Balikpapan generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gan to Balikpapan

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

Airport information

Origin Gan International Airport
City: Gan
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: GAN
ICAO Code: VRMG
Coordinates: 0°41′36″S, 73°9′20″E
Destination 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