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How far is Guangzhou from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 7803 miles / 12558 kilometers / 6781 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7802.902 miles
  • 12557.554 kilometers
  • 6780.537 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
  • 7790.079 miles
  • 12536.916 kilometers
  • 6769.393 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Guangzhou generates about 970 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 970 kilograms equals 2 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E