How far is Larantuka from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Larantuka (Gewayentana Airport) is 2183 miles / 3514 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Gewayentana Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Larantuka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Larantuka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2183.354 miles
- 3513.767 kilometers
- 1897.282 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- 2180.925 miles
- 3509.859 kilometers
- 1895.172 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 Larantuka?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Gewayentana Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Larantuka?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Gewayentana Airport (LKA)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Larantuka generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Larantuka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Gewayentana Airport (LKA).
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 | Gewayentana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Larantuka |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | LKA |
| ICAO Code: | WATL |
| Coordinates: | 8°16′27″S, 123°0′7″E |