How far is Gatokae from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Gatokae (Gatokae Airport) is 333 miles / 535 kilometers / 289 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Gatokae Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Gatokae
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Gatokae. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 332.650 miles
- 535.348 kilometers
- 289.065 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- 333.298 miles
- 536.391 kilometers
- 289.628 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 Gatokae?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Gatokae Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Gatokae?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Gatokae Airport (GTA)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Gatokae generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Gatokae
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Gatokae Airport (GTA).
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 | Gatokae Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gatokae |
| Country: | Solomon Islands  |
| IATA Code: | GTA |
| ICAO Code: | AGOK |
| Coordinates: | 8°44′21″S, 158°12′11″E |