How far is Auki from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Auki (Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport) is 470 miles / 756 kilometers / 408 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Auki
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Auki. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 470.030 miles
- 756.440 kilometers
- 408.445 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- 470.199 miles
- 756.712 kilometers
- 408.592 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 Buka Island to Auki?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Auki?
The time difference between Buka Island and Auki is 1 hour. Auki is 1 hour ahead of Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport (AKS)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Auki generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Auki
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport (AKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Buka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buka Island |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | BUA |
| ICAO Code: | AYBK |
| Coordinates: | 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E |
| Destination | Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Auki |
| Country: | Solomon Islands  |
| IATA Code: | AKS |
| ICAO Code: | AGGA |
| Coordinates: | 8°42′9″S, 160°40′55″E |