How far is Buka Island from Awaba?
The distance between Awaba (Awaba Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 838 miles / 1349 kilometers / 728 nautical miles.
Awaba Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Awaba to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Awaba to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 838.147 miles
- 1348.867 kilometers
- 728.330 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- 837.422 miles
- 1347.700 kilometers
- 727.700 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 Awaba to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Awaba Airport to Buka Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Awaba and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Awaba Airport (AWB) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Awaba to Buka Island generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Awaba to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Awaba Airport (AWB) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Awaba Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Awaba |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | AWB |
| ICAO Code: | AYAW |
| Coordinates: | 8°0′21″S, 142°44′54″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 |