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How far is Balikpapan from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1234 miles / 1985 kilometers / 1072 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Penang to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1233.517 miles
  • 1985.152 kilometers
  • 1071.897 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
  • 1233.240 miles
  • 1984.707 kilometers
  • 1071.656 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 Penang to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penang and Balikpapan?

There is no time difference between Penang and Balikpapan.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Penang to Balikpapan generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Balikpapan

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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