How far is Buka Island from Port Moresby?
The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 581 miles / 935 kilometers / 505 nautical miles.
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Port Moresby to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Moresby to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 581.025 miles
- 935.069 kilometers
- 504.897 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- 581.214 miles
- 935.373 kilometers
- 505.061 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 Port Moresby to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Buka Island?
There is no time difference between Port Moresby and Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Port Moresby to Buka Island generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Moresby |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | POM |
| ICAO Code: | AYPY |
| Coordinates: | 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Port Moresby (POM) to Buka Island (BUA)
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