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How far is Kwajalein from Bora Bora?

The distance between Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) and Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) is 3268 miles / 5259 kilometers / 2840 nautical miles.

Bora Bora Airport – Bucholz Army Airfield

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Distance from Bora Bora to Kwajalein

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bora Bora to Kwajalein. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3268.037 miles
  • 5259.395 kilometers
  • 2839.846 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
  • 3270.214 miles
  • 5262.899 kilometers
  • 2841.738 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 Bora Bora to Kwajalein?

The estimated flight time from Bora Bora Airport to Bucholz Army Airfield is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA)

On average, flying from Bora Bora to Kwajalein generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 808 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bora Bora to Kwajalein

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA).

Airport information

Origin Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W
Destination Bucholz Army Airfield
City: Kwajalein
Country: Marshall Islands Flag of Marshall Islands
IATA Code: KWA
ICAO Code: PKWA
Coordinates: 8°43′12″N, 167°43′55″E