How far is Ambon from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Ambon (Pattimura Airport) is 1837 miles / 2956 kilometers / 1596 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Pattimura Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Ambon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Ambon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1836.632 miles
- 2955.773 kilometers
- 1595.990 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- 1834.591 miles
- 2952.488 kilometers
- 1594.216 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 Ambon?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Pattimura Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Ambon?
The time difference between Buka Island and Ambon is 1 hour. Ambon is 1 hour behind Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Ambon generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Ambon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Pattimura Airport (AMQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Buka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buka Island |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | BUA |
| ICAO Code: | AYBK |
| Coordinates: | 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E |
| Destination | Pattimura Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ambon |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | AMQ |
| ICAO Code: | WAPP |
| Coordinates: | 3°42′36″S, 128°5′20″E |