How far is Balikpapan from Merauke?
The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1695 miles / 2728 kilometers / 1473 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Balikpapan (BPN) is 3252 miles / 5234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 519 hours 22 minutes.
Mopah International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
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Distance from Merauke to Balikpapan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Merauke to Balikpapan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1694.996 miles
- 2727.832 kilometers
- 1472.911 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- 1694.034 miles
- 2726.283 kilometers
- 1472.075 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 Merauke to Balikpapan?
The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Merauke and Balikpapan?
The time difference between Merauke and Balikpapan is 1 hour. Balikpapan is 1 hour behind Merauke.
Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
On average, flying from Merauke to Balikpapan generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Merauke to Balikpapan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).
Airport information
| Origin | Mopah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Merauke |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MKQ |
| ICAO Code: | WAKK |
| Coordinates: | 8°31′13″S, 140°25′4″E |
| Destination | Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Balikpapan |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | BPN |
| ICAO Code: | WALL |
| Coordinates: | 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E |