How far is Buka Island from Wipim?
The distance between Wipim (Wipim Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 842 miles / 1354 kilometers / 731 nautical miles.
Wipim Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Wipim to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wipim to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 841.634 miles
- 1354.479 kilometers
- 731.360 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- 841.072 miles
- 1353.574 kilometers
- 730.872 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 Wipim to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Wipim Airport to Buka Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wipim and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Wipim Airport (WPM) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Wipim to Buka Island generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Wipim to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wipim Airport (WPM) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Wipim Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wipim |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | WPM |
| ICAO Code: | AYXP |
| Coordinates: | 8°47′17″S, 142°52′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 |