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How far is Balikpapan from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 7948 miles / 12790 kilometers / 6906 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7947.545 miles
  • 12790.335 kilometers
  • 6906.228 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
  • 7941.785 miles
  • 12781.063 kilometers
  • 6901.222 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 Sacramento to Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Balikpapan generates about 991 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 991 kilograms equals 2 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Balikpapan

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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