How far is Buka Island from Obo?
The distance between Obo (Obo Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 929 miles / 1496 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.
Obo Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Obo to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Obo to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 929.373 miles
- 1495.680 kilometers
- 807.603 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- 928.453 miles
- 1494.200 kilometers
- 806.803 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 Obo to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Obo Airport to Buka Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Obo and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Obo Airport (OBX) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Obo to Buka Island generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Obo to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Obo Airport (OBX) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Obo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Obo |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | OBX |
| ICAO Code: | AYOB |
| Coordinates: | 7°35′26″S, 141°19′27″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 |