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How far is Acapulco from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 2188 miles / 3521 kilometers / 1901 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Acapulco (ACA) is 2654 miles / 4271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 12 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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2188
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3521
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1901
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Distance from Buffalo to Acapulco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Acapulco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2187.715 miles
  • 3520.786 kilometers
  • 1901.072 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
  • 2190.856 miles
  • 3525.841 kilometers
  • 1903.802 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 Buffalo to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Acapulco generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Acapulco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W