How far is Buka Island from Manus Island?
The distance between Manus Island (Momote Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 551 miles / 887 kilometers / 479 nautical miles.
Momote Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Manus Island to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Manus Island to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 550.997 miles
- 886.743 kilometers
- 478.803 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- 551.023 miles
- 886.785 kilometers
- 478.826 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 Manus Island to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Momote Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Manus Island and Buka Island?
There is no time difference between Manus Island and Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Momote Airport (MAS) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Manus Island to Buka Island generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Manus Island to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Momote Airport (MAS) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Momote Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Manus Island |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | MAS |
| ICAO Code: | AYMO |
| Coordinates: | 2°3′42″S, 147°25′26″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 |