Distance from Balikpapan to Tawau
How far is it from Balikpapan to Tawau? About 388 mi in a straight line and 473 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Balikpapan and Tawau are about 388 mi (624 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 473 mi (762 km), a drive of about 8 hr 1 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 13 min.
| Straight-line distance | 388 mi / 624 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 473 mi / 762 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 1 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 13 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $59 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 1.489, 117.359 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Balikpapan to Tawau is about 388 mi (624 km) in a straight line, and roughly 473 mi (762 km) by road.