How far is Buka Island from Aitape?
The distance between Aitape (Aitape Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers / 751 nautical miles.
Aitape Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Aitape to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aitape to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 864.479 miles
- 1391.243 kilometers
- 751.211 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- 863.686 miles
- 1389.968 kilometers
- 750.523 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 Aitape to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Aitape Airport to Buka Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Aitape and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Aitape Airport (ATP) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Aitape to Buka Island generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Aitape to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aitape Airport (ATP) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Aitape Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aitape |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | ATP |
| ICAO Code: | AYAI |
| Coordinates: | 3°8′36″S, 142°20′48″E |
| Destination | Buka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buka Island |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | BUA |
| ICAO Code: | AYBK |
| Coordinates: | 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E |