How far is Sorong from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Sorong (Domine Eduard Osok Airport) is 1644 miles / 2646 kilometers / 1429 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Domine Eduard Osok Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Sorong
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Sorong. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1644.433 miles
- 2646.458 kilometers
- 1428.973 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- 1642.972 miles
- 2644.107 kilometers
- 1427.703 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 Sorong?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Domine Eduard Osok Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Sorong?
The time difference between Buka Island and Sorong is 1 hour. Sorong is 1 hour behind Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Sorong generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Sorong
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ).
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 | Domine Eduard Osok Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sorong |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | SOQ |
| ICAO Code: | WASS |
| Coordinates: | 0°53′38″S, 131°17′13″E |