How far is Ballalae from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Ballalae (Balalae Airport) is 135 miles / 217 kilometers / 117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buka Island (BUA) to Ballalae (BAS) is 185 miles / 298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 42 minutes.
Buka Airport – Balalae Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Ballalae
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Ballalae. 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 Buka Island to Ballalae?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Balalae Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Ballalae?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Balalae Airport (BAS)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Ballalae 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 Buka Island to Ballalae
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Balalae Airport (BAS).
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 | Balalae Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ballalae |
| Country: | Solomon Islands  |
| IATA Code: | BAS |
| ICAO Code: | AGGE |
| Coordinates: | 6°58′1″S, 155°52′58″E |