How far is Balikpapan from Wamena?
The distance between Wamena (Wamena Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1537 miles / 2473 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wamena (WMX) to Balikpapan (BPN) is 3278 miles / 5276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 199 hours 15 minutes.
Wamena Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
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Distance from Wamena to Balikpapan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wamena to Balikpapan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1536.662 miles
- 2473.018 kilometers
- 1335.323 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- 1535.098 miles
- 2470.501 kilometers
- 1333.964 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 Wamena to Balikpapan?
The estimated flight time from Wamena Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wamena and Balikpapan?
The time difference between Wamena and Balikpapan is 1 hour. Balikpapan is 1 hour behind Wamena.
Flight carbon footprint between Wamena Airport (WMX) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
On average, flying from Wamena to Balikpapan generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wamena to Balikpapan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wamena Airport (WMX) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).
Airport information
| Origin | Wamena Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wamena |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | WMX |
| ICAO Code: | WAJW |
| Coordinates: | 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E |
| Destination | Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Balikpapan |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | BPN |
| ICAO Code: | WALL |
| Coordinates: | 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E |