How far is Wipim from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Wipim (Wipim Airport) is 842 miles / 1354 kilometers / 731 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Wipim Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Wipim
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Wipim. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 841.634 miles
- 1354.479 kilometers
- 731.360 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- 841.072 miles
- 1353.574 kilometers
- 730.872 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 Wipim?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Wipim Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Wipim?
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Wipim Airport (WPM)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Wipim generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buka Island to Wipim
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Wipim Airport (WPM).
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 | Wipim Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wipim |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | WPM |
| ICAO Code: | AYXP |
| Coordinates: | 8°47′17″S, 142°52′55″E |