How far is Buka Island from Balimo?
The distance between Balimo (Balimo Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 826 miles / 1330 kilometers / 718 nautical miles.
Balimo Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Balimo to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Balimo to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 826.372 miles
- 1329.917 kilometers
- 718.098 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- 825.673 miles
- 1328.791 kilometers
- 717.490 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 Balimo to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Balimo Airport to Buka Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Balimo and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Balimo Airport (OPU) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Balimo to Buka Island generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Balimo to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Balimo Airport (OPU) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Balimo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Balimo |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | OPU |
| ICAO Code: | AYBM |
| Coordinates: | 8°3′0″S, 142°55′58″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 |