How far is Aitape from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Aitape (Aitape Airport) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers / 751 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Aitape Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Aitape
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Aitape. 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 Buka Island to Aitape?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Aitape Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Aitape?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Aitape Airport (ATP)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Aitape 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 Buka Island to Aitape
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Aitape Airport (ATP).
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 | Aitape Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aitape |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | ATP |
| ICAO Code: | AYAI |
| Coordinates: | 3°8′36″S, 142°20′48″E |