How far is Buka Island from Ihu?
The distance between Ihu (Ihu Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 660 miles / 1062 kilometers / 573 nautical miles.
Ihu Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Ihu to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ihu to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 659.642 miles
- 1061.590 kilometers
- 573.213 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- 659.167 miles
- 1060.826 kilometers
- 572.800 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 Ihu to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Ihu Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ihu and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Ihu Airport (IHU) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Ihu to Buka Island generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ihu to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ihu Airport (IHU) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ihu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ihu |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | IHU |
| ICAO Code: | AYIH |
| Coordinates: | 7°53′51″S, 145°23′45″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 |