How far is Gizo from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Gizo (Nusatupe Airport) is 238 miles / 382 kilometers / 206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buka Island (BUA) to Gizo (GZO) is 185 miles / 298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 42 minutes.
Buka Airport – Nusatupe Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Gizo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Gizo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 237.590 miles
- 382.363 kilometers
- 206.460 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- 238.258 miles
- 383.440 kilometers
- 207.041 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 Gizo?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Nusatupe Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Gizo?
The time difference between Buka Island and Gizo is 1 hour. Gizo is 1 hour ahead of Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Nusatupe Airport (GZO)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Gizo generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 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 Gizo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Nusatupe Airport (GZO).
Airport information
Origin | Buka Airport |
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City: | Buka Island |
Country: | Papua New Guinea |
IATA Code: | BUA |
ICAO Code: | AYBK |
Coordinates: | 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E |
Destination | Nusatupe Airport |
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City: | Gizo |
Country: | Solomon Islands |
IATA Code: | GZO |
ICAO Code: | AGGN |
Coordinates: | 8°5′52″S, 156°51′50″E |