How far is Waingapu from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Waingapu (Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport) is 2374 miles / 3820 kilometers / 2063 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Waingapu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Waingapu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2373.823 miles
- 3820.298 kilometers
- 2062.796 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- 2371.268 miles
- 3816.186 kilometers
- 2060.576 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 Waingapu?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Waingapu?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Waingapu generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Waingapu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP).
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 | Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waingapu |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | WGP |
| ICAO Code: | WATU |
| Coordinates: | 9°40′9″S, 120°18′7″E |