How far is Buka Island from Kiunga?
The distance between Kiunga (Kiunga Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 923 miles / 1485 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.
Kiunga Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Kiunga to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kiunga to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 922.837 miles
- 1485.162 kilometers
- 801.923 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- 921.791 miles
- 1483.479 kilometers
- 801.014 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 Kiunga to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Kiunga Airport to Buka Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kiunga and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Kiunga Airport (UNG) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Kiunga to Buka Island generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kiunga to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kiunga Airport (UNG) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kiunga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kiunga |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | UNG |
| ICAO Code: | AYKI |
| Coordinates: | 6°7′32″S, 141°16′55″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 |