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How far is Buka Island from Mbambanakira?

The distance between Mbambanakira (Mbambanakira Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.

Mbambanakira Airport – Buka Airport

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Distance from Mbambanakira to Buka Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 462.340 miles
  • 744.065 kilometers
  • 401.763 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
  • 463.062 miles
  • 745.226 kilometers
  • 402.390 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 Mbambanakira to Buka Island?

The estimated flight time from Mbambanakira Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbambanakira Airport (MBU) and Buka Airport (BUA)

On average, flying from Mbambanakira to Buka Island generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mbambanakira to Buka Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbambanakira Airport (MBU) and Buka Airport (BUA).

Airport information

Origin Mbambanakira Airport
City: Mbambanakira
Country: Solomon Islands Flag of Solomon Islands
IATA Code: MBU
ICAO Code: AGGI
Coordinates: 9°44′51″S, 159°50′20″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