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How far is Dili from Buka Island?

The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Dili (Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers / 1749 nautical miles.

Buka Airport – Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport

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3238
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1749
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Distance from Buka Island to Dili

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2012.156 miles
  • 3238.252 kilometers
  • 1748.516 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
  • 2009.959 miles
  • 3234.715 kilometers
  • 1746.607 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 Dili?

The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)

On average, flying from Buka Island to Dili generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buka Island to Dili

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL).

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 Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
City: Dili
Country: Timor-Leste Flag of Timor-Leste
IATA Code: DIL
ICAO Code: WPDL
Coordinates: 8°32′47″S, 125°31′33″E