Current Date And Time In Balikpapan, Indonesia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:32:08 WIB
State: East Kalimantan
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 695,287
District: Kota Balikpapan
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balikpapan, a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Balikpapan — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Balikpapan.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Indonesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.2675° S | 116.8289° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.2675 | 116.8289 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 16' 3" S | 116° 49' 44" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 16.0518' S | 116° 49.7322' E |
| City | Balikpapan |
| State | East Kalimantan (Propinsi Kalimantan-Timur) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kota Balikpapan |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Founded | 1897-02-10 |
| Population | 695,287 |
| Area (km²) | 527.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 203.48 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,319.33 /km² |
| Elevation | 67 m / 220 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.2675, 116.8289 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balikpapan to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around East Kalimantan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penajam | East Kalimantan | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Waru | East Kalimantan | SW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Samboja | East Kalimantan | NE | 35 km | 21 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Longkali | East Kalimantan | SW | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Handilenam | East Kalimantan | NE | 68 km | 42 mi | ~1h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Longikis | East Kalimantan | SW | 78 km | 48 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in East Kalimantan, the home state of Balikpapan, along with each city's aerial distance from Samarinda, East Kalimantan's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samarinda | -0.4917° S | 117.1458° E | 24 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Loa Janan | -0.583° S | 117.095° E | 9 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bontang | 0.1324° N | 117.4854° E | 10 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anggana | -0.5705° S | 117.2844° E | 3 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Batusopang | -1.8236° S | 115.9126° E | 56 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Benua Baru | 0.977° N | 117.9803° E | - | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bontang Baru | 0.1194° N | 117.4866° E | 13 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Handilenam | -0.8244° S | 117.2488° E | 3 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kahala | -0.0155° S | 116.3633° E | 8 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kerang | -2.2333° S | 116.0718° E | 23 m | 228 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport IATA: BPN 7 km (5 mi) from Balikpapan |
The exact GPS location of Balikpapan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside East Kalimantan. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare East Kalimantan state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Balikpapan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balikpapan lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Indonesia map
Balikpapan sits within East Kalimantan, Indonesia, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Balikpapan for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across East Kalimantan. › Browse every city in East Kalimantan
Coordinates for Balikpapan in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Indonesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Balikpapan are latitude -1.2675° and longitude 116.8289°. In directional format: 1.2675° S, 116.8289° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balikpapan in East Kalimantan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balikpapan is a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kota Balikpapan. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balikpapan sits at: Latitude 1° 16' 3" S and Longitude 116° 49' 44" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balikpapan has a population of approximately 695,287 people. This is roughly 18.297% of East Kalimantan's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in East Kalimantan.
The interactive satellite map of Balikpapan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.2675, 116.8289 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balikpapan in East Kalimantan. For broader context, explore the East Kalimantan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balikpapan is approximately 93 km (58 mi) from Samarinda, the capital of East Kalimantan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in East Kalimantan.
Balikpapan sits at an elevation of approximately 67 meters (220 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for East Kalimantan.
The closest cities to Balikpapan include Penajam, Waru, Samboja. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balikpapan, sunrise is at 05:14 AM and sunset is at 05:20 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balikpapan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balikpapan is approximately 141 km (88 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,002 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balikpapan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Caracaraí, Brazil, roughly 235 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Balikpapan is approximately 1,237 km (768 mi) SW of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
