How far is Wapenamanda from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Wapenamanda (Wapenamanda Airport) is 742 miles / 1194 kilometers / 645 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Wapenamanda Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Wapenamanda
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Wapenamanda. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 742.217 miles
- 1194.482 kilometers
- 644.969 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- 741.366 miles
- 1193.113 kilometers
- 644.229 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 Wapenamanda?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Wapenamanda Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Wapenamanda?
There is no time difference between Buka Island and Wapenamanda.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Wapenamanda generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Wapenamanda
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM).
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 | Wapenamanda Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wapenamanda |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | WBM |
| ICAO Code: | AYWD |
| Coordinates: | 5°38′35″S, 143°53′42″E |