How far is Buka Island from Lae?
The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 552 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.
Lae Nadzab Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Lae to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lae to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 552.356 miles
- 888.930 kilometers
- 479.984 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- 551.793 miles
- 888.025 kilometers
- 479.495 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 Lae to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lae and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Lae to Buka Island generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lae to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lae Nadzab Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lae |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | LAE |
| ICAO Code: | AYNZ |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′11″S, 146°43′33″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 |