How far is Hoskins from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Hoskins (Hoskins Airport) is 294 miles / 473 kilometers / 255 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Hoskins Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Hoskins
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Hoskins. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 293.911 miles
- 473.004 kilometers
- 255.402 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- 293.574 miles
- 472.462 kilometers
- 255.109 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 Hoskins?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Hoskins Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Hoskins?
There is no time difference between Buka Island and Hoskins.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Hoskins Airport (HKN)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Hoskins generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Hoskins
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Hoskins Airport (HKN).
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 | Hoskins Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hoskins |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | HKN |
| ICAO Code: | AYHK |
| Coordinates: | 5°27′43″S, 150°24′17″E |