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How far is Balikpapan from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 3072 miles / 4943 kilometers / 2669 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3071.565 miles
  • 4943.205 kilometers
  • 2669.117 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
  • 3078.629 miles
  • 4954.574 kilometers
  • 2675.256 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 Melbourne to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Balikpapan generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Balikpapan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″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