How far is Buka Island from Bila?
The distance between Bila (Afutara Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 502 miles / 809 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.
Afutara Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Bila to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bila to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 502.411 miles
- 808.552 kilometers
- 436.583 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- 502.708 miles
- 809.029 kilometers
- 436.841 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 Bila to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Afutara Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bila and Buka Island?
The time difference between Bila and Buka Island is 1 hour. Buka Island is 1 hour behind Bila.
Flight carbon footprint between Afutara Airport (AFT) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Bila to Buka Island generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bila to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Afutara Airport (AFT) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
Origin | Afutara Airport |
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City: | Bila |
Country: | Solomon Islands |
IATA Code: | AFT |
ICAO Code: | AGAF |
Coordinates: | 9°11′29″S, 160°56′54″E |
Destination | Buka Airport |
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City: | Buka Island |
Country: | Papua New Guinea |
IATA Code: | BUA |
ICAO Code: | AYBK |
Coordinates: | 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E |