Balchen may refer to:

Surname Bernt Balchen (1899–1973), a pioneer polar aviator, navigator, aircraft mechanical engineer and military leader Fredrik Glad Balchen (1815–1899), a Norwegian deaf teacher Jens Glad Balchen (1926–2009), a Norwegian engineer John Balchen (1670–1744), an Admiral of the British Royal Navy

Toponym

Balchen Glacier in Antarctica Balchen Mountain in Antarctica (72°0′S, 27°12′E) Mount Balchen, a mountain in Antarctica (85°22′S, 166°12′W) Mount Balchen (Alaska), a mountain in the US