How far is Wangi-wangi Island from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Wangi-wangi Island (Matahora Airport) is 2137 miles / 3440 kilometers / 1857 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Matahora Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Wangi-wangi Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Wangi-wangi Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2137.454 miles
- 3439.899 kilometers
- 1857.397 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- 2135.003 miles
- 3435.955 kilometers
- 1855.267 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 Wangi-wangi Island?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Matahora Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Wangi-wangi Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Matahora Airport (WNI)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Wangi-wangi Island generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Wangi-wangi Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Matahora Airport (WNI).
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 | Matahora Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wangi-wangi Island |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | WNI |
| ICAO Code: | WAWD |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′38″S, 123°38′2″E |