How far is Yam Island from Buka Island?
The distance between Buka Island (Buka Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 872 miles / 1403 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.
Buka Airport – Yam Island Airport
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Distance from Buka Island to Yam Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buka Island to Yam Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 871.538 miles
- 1402.605 kilometers
- 757.346 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- 871.231 miles
- 1402.111 kilometers
- 757.079 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 Yam Island?
The estimated flight time from Buka Airport to Yam Island Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buka Island and Yam Island?
There is no time difference between Buka Island and Yam Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Buka Airport (BUA) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)
On average, flying from Buka Island to Yam 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 Yam Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buka Airport (BUA) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).
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 | Yam Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yam Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | XMY |
| ICAO Code: | YYMI |
| Coordinates: | 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E |