How far is Orchid Island from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 7779 miles / 12519 kilometers / 6760 nautical miles.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7778.776 miles
- 12518.726 kilometers
- 6759.571 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- 7766.299 miles
- 12498.647 kilometers
- 6748.729 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Orchid Island generates about 966 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 966 kilograms equals 2 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buffalo to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |