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How far is Kamuela, HI, from Buariki?

The distance between Buariki (Aranuka Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 2485 miles / 3999 kilometers / 2159 nautical miles.

Aranuka Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Buariki to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2484.847 miles
  • 3998.973 kilometers
  • 2159.273 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
  • 2486.576 miles
  • 4001.757 kilometers
  • 2160.776 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Aranuka Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aranuka Airport (AAK) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Buariki to Kamuela generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buariki to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aranuka Airport (AAK) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W