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How far is Kwajalein from Buariki?

The distance between Buariki (Aranuka Airport) and Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) is 714 miles / 1149 kilometers / 620 nautical miles.

Aranuka Airport – Bucholz Army Airfield

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620
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Distance from Buariki to Kwajalein

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buariki to Kwajalein. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 713.760 miles
  • 1148.686 kilometers
  • 620.241 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 716.166 miles
  • 1152.557 kilometers
  • 622.331 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Buariki to Kwajalein?

The estimated flight time from Aranuka Airport to Bucholz Army Airfield is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buariki and Kwajalein?

There is no time difference between Buariki and Kwajalein.

Flight carbon footprint between Aranuka Airport (AAK) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA)

On average, flying from Buariki to Kwajalein generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buariki to Kwajalein

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aranuka Airport (AAK) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA).

Airport information

Origin Aranuka Airport
City: Buariki
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: AAK
ICAO Code: NGUK
Coordinates: 0°11′7″N, 173°38′13″E
Destination Bucholz Army Airfield
City: Kwajalein
Country: Marshall Islands Flag of Marshall Islands
IATA Code: KWA
ICAO Code: PKWA
Coordinates: 8°43′12″N, 167°43′55″E