How far is Coconut Island from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Coconut Island (Coconut Island Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Coconut Island Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Coconut Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Coconut Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 856.321 miles
- 1378.115 kilometers
- 744.123 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- 856.093 miles
- 1377.748 kilometers
- 743.925 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 Coconut Island?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Coconut Island Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Coconut Island?
There is no time difference between Buka Island and Coconut Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Coconut Island Airport (CNC)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Coconut Island generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Coconut Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Coconut Island Airport (CNC).
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 | Coconut Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Coconut Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNC |
| ICAO Code: | YCCT |
| Coordinates: | 10°3′0″S, 143°4′12″E |