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How far is Malang from Buka Island?

The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Malang (Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport) is 2887 miles / 4646 kilometers / 2508 nautical miles.

Buka Airport – Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

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2887
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4646
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2508
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Distance from Buka Island to Malang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2886.701 miles
  • 4645.695 kilometers
  • 2508.475 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
  • 2883.412 miles
  • 4640.402 kilometers
  • 2505.616 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 Malang?

The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)

On average, flying from Buka Island to Malang generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buka Island to Malang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG).

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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
City: Malang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: MLG
ICAO Code: WARA
Coordinates: 7°55′35″S, 112°42′53″E