How far is Buka Island from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 992.900 miles
- 1597.918 kilometers
- 862.807 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- 995.699 miles
- 1602.423 kilometers
- 865.239 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 Cairns to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Buka Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Cairns to Buka Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″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 |