How far is Kagau from Buka Island?

The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Kagau (Kaghau Airport) is 239 miles / 385 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buka Island (BUA) to Kagau (KGE) is 180 miles / 289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 52 minutes.

Distance from Buka Island to Kagau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Kagau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 239.278 miles
• 385.080 kilometers
• 207.927 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

• 239.480 miles
• 385.406 kilometers
• 208.103 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 Kagau?

The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Kaghau Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buka Island and Kagau?

The time difference between Buka Island and Kagau is 1 hour. Kagau is 1 hour ahead of Buka Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Kaghau Airport (KGE)

On average, flying from Buka Island to Kagau generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 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 Kagau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Kaghau Airport (KGE).

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	Kaghau Airport
City:	Kagau
Country:	Solomon Islands
IATA Code:	KGE
ICAO Code:	AGKG
Coordinates:	7°19′58″S, 157°34′58″E