How far is Buka Island from Daru?
The distance between Daru (Daru Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 826 miles / 1329 kilometers / 718 nautical miles.
Daru Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Daru to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Daru to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 825.901 miles
- 1329.159 kilometers
- 717.689 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- 825.443 miles
- 1328.422 kilometers
- 717.291 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 Daru to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Daru Airport to Buka Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Daru and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Daru Airport (DAU) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Daru to Buka Island generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Daru to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Daru Airport (DAU) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Daru Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Daru |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | DAU |
| ICAO Code: | AYDU |
| Coordinates: | 9°5′12″S, 143°12′28″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 |