How far is Waisai from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Waisai (Marinda Airport) is 1686 miles / 2713 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Marinda Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Waisai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Waisai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1685.830 miles
- 2713.080 kilometers
- 1464.946 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- 1684.399 miles
- 2710.777 kilometers
- 1463.702 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 Waisai?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Marinda Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Waisai?
The time difference between Buka Island and Waisai is 1 hour. Waisai is 1 hour behind Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Marinda Airport (RJM)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Waisai generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Waisai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Marinda Airport (RJM).
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 | Marinda Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waisai |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | RJM |
| ICAO Code: | WASN |
| Coordinates: | 0°25′23″S, 130°46′23″E |