How far is Buka Island from Kundiawa?
The distance between Kundiawa (Chimbu Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 669 miles / 1077 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.
Chimbu Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Kundiawa to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kundiawa to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 669.041 miles
- 1076.717 kilometers
- 581.381 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- 668.288 miles
- 1075.505 kilometers
- 580.726 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 Kundiawa to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Chimbu Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kundiawa and Buka Island?
There is no time difference between Kundiawa and Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Kundiawa to Buka Island generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kundiawa to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chimbu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kundiawa |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | CMU |
| ICAO Code: | AYCH |
| Coordinates: | 6°1′27″S, 144°58′15″E |
| Destination | Buka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buka Island |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | BUA |
| ICAO Code: | AYBK |
| Coordinates: | 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E |