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How far is Butuan from Wamena?

The distance between Wamena (Wamena Airport) and Butuan (Bancasi Airport) is 1292 miles / 2079 kilometers / 1122 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wamena (WMX) to Butuan (BXU) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 264 hours 37 minutes.

Wamena Airport – Bancasi Airport

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Distance from Wamena to Butuan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wamena to Butuan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1291.703 miles
  • 2078.795 kilometers
  • 1122.460 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
  • 1294.408 miles
  • 2083.148 kilometers
  • 1124.810 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 Wamena to Butuan?

The estimated flight time from Wamena Airport to Bancasi Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wamena Airport (WMX) and Bancasi Airport (BXU)

On average, flying from Wamena to Butuan generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wamena to Butuan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wamena Airport (WMX) and Bancasi Airport (BXU).

Airport information

Origin Wamena Airport
City: Wamena
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WMX
ICAO Code: WAJW
Coordinates: 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E
Destination Bancasi Airport
City: Butuan
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: BXU
ICAO Code: RPME
Coordinates: 8°57′4″N, 125°28′40″E