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How far is Buli from Buka Island?

The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Buli (Buli Airport) is 1868 miles / 3006 kilometers / 1623 nautical miles.

Buka Airport – Buli Airport

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1868
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3006
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1623
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Distance from Buka Island to Buli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1867.723 miles
  • 3005.809 kilometers
  • 1623.007 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
  • 1866.305 miles
  • 3003.526 kilometers
  • 1621.775 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 Buli?

The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Buli Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Buli Airport (PGQ)

On average, flying from Buka Island to Buli generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buka Island to Buli

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Buli Airport (PGQ).

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 Buli Airport
City: Buli
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PGQ
ICAO Code: WAEM
Coordinates: 0°55′9″N, 128°22′57″E