How far is Buka Island from Ballalae?
The distance between Ballalae (Balalae Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 135 miles / 217 kilometers / 117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ballalae (BAS) to Buka Island (BUA) is 185 miles / 298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 42 minutes.
Balalae Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Ballalae to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ballalae to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 134.871 miles
- 217.053 kilometers
- 117.199 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- 135.271 miles
- 217.698 kilometers
- 117.547 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 Ballalae to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Balalae Airport to Buka Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ballalae and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Balalae Airport (BAS) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Ballalae to Buka Island generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ballalae to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Balalae Airport (BAS) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Balalae Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ballalae |
| Country: | Solomon Islands  |
| IATA Code: | BAS |
| ICAO Code: | AGGE |
| Coordinates: | 6°58′1″S, 155°52′58″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 |