How far is Buka Island from Popondetta?
The distance between Popondetta (Girua Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 495 miles / 796 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.
Girua Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Popondetta to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Popondetta to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 494.757 miles
- 796.235 kilometers
- 429.932 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- 494.904 miles
- 796.471 kilometers
- 430.060 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 Popondetta to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Girua Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Popondetta and Buka Island?
There is no time difference between Popondetta and Buka Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Girua Airport (PNP) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Popondetta to Buka Island generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Popondetta to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Girua Airport (PNP) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Girua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Popondetta |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | PNP |
| ICAO Code: | AYGR |
| Coordinates: | 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″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 |