Cities Near Balikpapan
Cities near Balikpapan, Indonesia: 9 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Loa Janan, Bontang, Amuntai. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Balikpapan, Indonesia is Loa Janan, about 51 mi (82 km) away — roughly 1 hr 31 min by road. Below, 9 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loa Janan | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bontang | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Amuntai | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Barabai | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Martapura | 201 mi / 323 km | 4 hr 23 min | 52 min | Short break |
| Banjarmasin | 210 mi / 338 km | 4 hr 35 min | 53 min | Short break |
| Palangkaraya | 211 mi / 340 km | 4 hr 37 min | 53 min | Short break |
| Palu | 212 mi / 341 km | 4 hr 37 min | 53 min | Short break |
| Polewali | 229 mi / 369 km | 5 hr | 55 min | Short break |
Day trips from Balikpapan
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Loa Janan. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Balikpapan
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Bontang, Amuntai, Barabai. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Balikpapan include Loa Janan, Bontang, Amuntai, Barabai, Martapura. The closest is Loa Janan, about 51 miles (82 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.