How far is Alor Island from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Alor Island (Alor Island Airport) is 2074 miles / 3337 kilometers / 1802 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Alor Island Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Alor Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Alor Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2073.776 miles
- 3337.420 kilometers
- 1802.063 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- 2071.472 miles
- 3333.712 kilometers
- 1800.060 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 Alor Island?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Alor Island Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Alor Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Alor Island Airport (ARD)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Alor Island generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Alor Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Alor Island Airport (ARD).
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 | Alor Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alor Island |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | ARD |
| ICAO Code: | WATM |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′56″S, 124°35′49″E |