How far is Buka Island from Kirakira?
The distance between Kirakira (Kirakira Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 604 miles / 971 kilometers / 524 nautical miles.
Kirakira Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Kirakira to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirakira to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 603.505 miles
- 971.247 kilometers
- 524.432 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- 604.099 miles
- 972.203 kilometers
- 524.948 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 Kirakira to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Kirakira Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirakira and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Kirakira Airport (IRA) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Kirakira to Buka Island generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kirakira to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirakira Airport (IRA) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kirakira Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirakira |
| Country: | Solomon Islands  |
| IATA Code: | IRA |
| ICAO Code: | AGGK |
| Coordinates: | 10°26′58″S, 161°53′52″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 |