Flight Time from Balikpapan to Samarinda
The flight from Balikpapan to Samarinda covers about 58 mi and takes roughly 36 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Balikpapan and Samarinda are about 58 mi (93 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 75 mi (121 km), a drive of about 1 hr 44 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 36 min.
| Straight-line distance | 58 mi / 93 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 75 mi / 121 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 44 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 36 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $9 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -0.880, 116.987 |
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 Samarinda is about 58 mi (93 km) in a straight line, and roughly 75 mi (121 km) by road.