How far is Suavanao from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Suavanao (Suavanao Airport) is 316 miles / 509 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Suavanao Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Suavanao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Suavanao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 316.026 miles
- 508.594 kilometers
- 274.619 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- 316.125 miles
- 508.753 kilometers
- 274.705 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 Suavanao?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Suavanao Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Suavanao?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Suavanao Airport (VAO)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Suavanao generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Suavanao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Suavanao Airport (VAO).
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 | Suavanao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Suavanao |
| Country: | Solomon Islands  |
| IATA Code: | VAO |
| ICAO Code: | AGGV |
| Coordinates: | 7°35′8″S, 158°43′51″E |