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How far is Kona, HI, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4676 miles / 7525 kilometers / 4063 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4676.010 miles
  • 7525.308 kilometers
  • 4063.341 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
  • 4669.308 miles
  • 7514.523 kilometers
  • 4057.518 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kona International Airport is 9 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Kona generates about 542 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 542 kilograms equals 1 195 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Kona

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

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W