Driving Time from City of Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu
Driving from City of Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu is about 612 mi and takes roughly 10 hr 22 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
City of Balikpapan and Kota Kinabalu are about 502 mi (808 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 612 mi (985 km), a drive of about 10 hr 22 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 25 min.
| Straight-line distance | 502 mi / 808 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 612 mi / 985 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 10 hr 22 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 25 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $77 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 2.367, 116.484 |
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
City of Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu is about 502 mi (808 km) in a straight line, and roughly 612 mi (985 km) by road.