How far is Saibai Island from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Saibai Island Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Saibai Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 869.849 miles
- 1399.887 kilometers
- 755.878 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- 869.392 miles
- 1399.150 kilometers
- 755.481 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 Saibai Island?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Saibai Island?
There is no time difference between Buka Island and Saibai Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Saibai Island generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Saibai Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).
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 | Saibai Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saibai Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSII |
| Coordinates: | 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E |