How far is Wamena from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Wamena (Wamena Airport) is 1087 miles / 1750 kilometers / 945 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Wamena Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Wamena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Wamena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1087.101 miles
- 1749.519 kilometers
- 944.665 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- 1085.911 miles
- 1747.605 kilometers
- 943.631 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 Wamena?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Wamena Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Wamena?
The time difference between Buka Island and Wamena is 1 hour. Wamena is 1 hour behind Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Wamena Airport (WMX)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Wamena generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Wamena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Wamena Airport (WMX).
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 | Wamena Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wamena |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | WMX |
| ICAO Code: | WAJW |
| Coordinates: | 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E |