How far is Obo from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Obo (Obo Airport) is 929 miles / 1496 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Obo Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Obo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Obo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 929.373 miles
- 1495.680 kilometers
- 807.603 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- 928.453 miles
- 1494.200 kilometers
- 806.803 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 Obo?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Obo Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Obo?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Obo Airport (OBX)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Obo generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Obo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Obo Airport (OBX).
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 | Obo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Obo |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | OBX |
| ICAO Code: | AYOB |
| Coordinates: | 7°35′26″S, 141°19′27″E |