How far is Buka Island from Mendi?
The distance between Mendi (Mendi Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 760 miles / 1223 kilometers / 660 nautical miles.
Mendi Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Mendi to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mendi to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 759.750 miles
- 1222.699 kilometers
- 660.205 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- 758.897 miles
- 1221.326 kilometers
- 659.463 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 Mendi to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Mendi Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mendi and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Mendi Airport (MDU) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Mendi to Buka Island generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Mendi to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mendi Airport (MDU) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Mendi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mendi |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | MDU |
| ICAO Code: | AYMN |
| Coordinates: | 6°8′51″S, 143°39′25″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 |