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How far is Atambua from Buka Island?

The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Atambua (Haliwen Airport) is 2057 miles / 3311 kilometers / 1788 nautical miles.

Buka Airport – Haliwen Airport

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2057
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3311
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1788
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Distance from Buka Island to Atambua

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Atambua. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2057.347 miles
  • 3310.979 kilometers
  • 1787.785 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
  • 2055.139 miles
  • 3307.426 kilometers
  • 1785.867 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 Buka Island to Atambua?

The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Haliwen Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Haliwen Airport (ABU)

On average, flying from Buka Island to Atambua generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buka Island to Atambua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Haliwen Airport (ABU).

Airport information

Origin Buka Airport
City: Buka Island
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: BUA
ICAO Code: AYBK
Coordinates: 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E
Destination Haliwen Airport
City: Atambua
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: ABU
ICAO Code: WATA
Coordinates: 9°4′22″S, 124°54′17″E