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How far is Kupang from Buka Island?

The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Kupang (El Tari International Airport) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers / 1867 nautical miles.

Buka Airport – El Tari International Airport

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2149
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3458
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1867
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Distance from Buka Island to Kupang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2148.537 miles
  • 3457.735 kilometers
  • 1867.027 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
  • 2146.328 miles
  • 3454.180 kilometers
  • 1865.108 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 Kupang?

The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to El Tari International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and El Tari International Airport (KOE)

On average, flying from Buka Island to Kupang generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buka Island to Kupang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and El Tari International Airport (KOE).

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 El Tari International Airport
City: Kupang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KOE
ICAO Code: WATT
Coordinates: 10°10′17″S, 123°40′15″E