How far is Buka Island from Hoskins?
The distance between Hoskins (Hoskins Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 294 miles / 473 kilometers / 255 nautical miles.
Hoskins Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Hoskins to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hoskins to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 293.911 miles
- 473.004 kilometers
- 255.402 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- 293.574 miles
- 472.462 kilometers
- 255.109 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 Hoskins to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Hoskins Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hoskins and Buka Island?
There is no time difference between Hoskins and Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Hoskins Airport (HKN) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Hoskins to Buka Island generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Hoskins to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hoskins Airport (HKN) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Hoskins Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hoskins |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | HKN |
| ICAO Code: | AYHK |
| Coordinates: | 5°27′43″S, 150°24′17″E |
| Destination | Buka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buka Island |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | BUA |
| ICAO Code: | AYBK |
| Coordinates: | 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E |