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How far is Balikpapan from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 7121 miles / 11460 kilometers / 6188 nautical miles.

Ketchikan International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7120.968 miles
  • 11460.087 kilometers
  • 6187.952 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
  • 7119.027 miles
  • 11456.964 kilometers
  • 6186.266 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 Ketchikan to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 13 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Balikpapan generates about 872 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 872 kilograms equals 1 922 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ketchikan to Balikpapan

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

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W
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