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How far is Tambolaka from Buka Island?

The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Tambolaka (Tambolaka Airport) is 2445 miles / 3934 kilometers / 2124 nautical miles.

Buka Airport – Tambolaka Airport

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Distance from Buka Island to Tambolaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2444.505 miles
  • 3934.050 kilometers
  • 2124.217 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
  • 2441.838 miles
  • 3929.757 kilometers
  • 2121.899 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 Tambolaka?

The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Tambolaka Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Tambolaka Airport (TMC)

On average, flying from Buka Island to Tambolaka generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buka Island to Tambolaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Tambolaka Airport (TMC).

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 Tambolaka Airport
City: Tambolaka
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TMC
ICAO Code: WADT
Coordinates: 9°24′34″S, 119°14′38″E