How far is Kubin Island from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) is 915 miles / 1472 kilometers / 795 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Kubin Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Kubin Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Kubin Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 914.868 miles
- 1472.337 kilometers
- 794.999 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- 914.576 miles
- 1471.867 kilometers
- 794.745 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 Kubin Island?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Kubin Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Kubin Island?
There is no time difference between Buka Island and Kubin Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Kubin Airport (KUG)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Kubin Island generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Kubin Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Kubin Airport (KUG).
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 | Kubin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kubin Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | KUG |
| ICAO Code: | YKUB |
| Coordinates: | 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″E |