How far is Timika from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Timika (Timika Airport) is 1227 miles / 1975 kilometers / 1066 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Timika Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Timika
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Timika. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1227.155 miles
- 1974.915 kilometers
- 1066.369 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- 1225.773 miles
- 1972.691 kilometers
- 1065.168 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 Timika?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Timika Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Timika?
The time difference between Buka Island and Timika is 1 hour. Timika is 1 hour behind Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Timika Airport (TIM)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Timika generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Timika
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Timika Airport (TIM).
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 | Timika Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timika |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | TIM |
| ICAO Code: | WABP |
| Coordinates: | 4°31′41″S, 136°53′13″E |