How far is Buka Island from Madang?
The distance between Madang (Madang Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 612 miles / 985 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.
Madang Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Madang to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madang to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 612.062 miles
- 985.018 kilometers
- 531.867 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- 611.363 miles
- 983.893 kilometers
- 531.260 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 Madang to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Madang Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madang and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Madang Airport (MAG) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Madang to Buka Island generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Madang to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Madang Airport (MAG) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Madang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madang |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | MAG |
| ICAO Code: | AYMD |
| Coordinates: | 5°12′25″S, 145°47′20″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 |