How far is Balikpapan from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1290 miles / 2076 kilometers / 1121 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medan (KNO) to Balikpapan (BPN) is 2256 miles / 3630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 142 hours 15 minutes.
Kualanamu International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
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Distance from Medan to Balikpapan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Balikpapan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1289.934 miles
- 2075.947 kilometers
- 1120.922 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- 1289.083 miles
- 2074.578 kilometers
- 1120.183 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 Medan to Balikpapan?
The estimated flight time from Kualanamu International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Balikpapan?
The time difference between Medan and Balikpapan is 1 hour. Balikpapan is 1 hour ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
On average, flying from Medan to Balikpapan generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Medan to Balikpapan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kualanamu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | KNO |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E |
| Destination | Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Balikpapan |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | BPN |
| ICAO Code: | WALL |
| Coordinates: | 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E |