How far is Buka Island from Suavanao?
The distance between Suavanao (Suavanao Airport) and Buka Island (Buka Airport) is 316 miles / 509 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.
Suavanao Airport – Buka Airport
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Distance from Suavanao to Buka Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Suavanao to Buka Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 316.026 miles
- 508.594 kilometers
- 274.619 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- 316.125 miles
- 508.753 kilometers
- 274.705 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 Suavanao to Buka Island?
The estimated flight time from Suavanao Airport to Buka Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Suavanao and Buka Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Suavanao Airport (VAO) and Buka Airport (BUA)
On average, flying from Suavanao to Buka Island generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Suavanao to Buka Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Suavanao Airport (VAO) and Buka Airport (BUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Suavanao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Suavanao |
| Country: | Solomon Islands  |
| IATA Code: | VAO |
| ICAO Code: | AGGV |
| Coordinates: | 7°35′8″S, 158°43′51″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 |