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How far is Buka Island from Gasmata?

The distance between Gasmata (Gasmata Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.

Gasmata Airport – Buka Airport

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Distance from Gasmata to Buka Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gasmata to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 304.424 miles
  • 489.923 kilometers
  • 264.537 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
  • 304.148 miles
  • 489.478 kilometers
  • 264.297 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 Gasmata to Buka Island?

The estimated flight time from Gasmata Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gasmata and Buka Island?

There is no time difference between Gasmata and Buka Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Gasmata Airport (GMI) and Buka Airport (BUA)

On average, flying from Gasmata to Buka Island generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gasmata to Buka Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gasmata Airport (GMI) and Buka Airport (BUA).

Airport information

Origin Gasmata Airport
City: Gasmata
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GMI
ICAO Code: AYGT
Coordinates: 6°16′15″S, 150°19′51″E
Destination Buka Airport
City: Buka Island
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: BUA
ICAO Code: AYBK
Coordinates: 5°25′20″S, 154°40′22″E