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How far is Sendai from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 6323 miles / 10176 kilometers / 5495 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Sendai Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6322.958 miles
  • 10175.815 kilometers
  • 5494.500 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
  • 6307.901 miles
  • 10151.582 kilometers
  • 5481.416 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Sendai Airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Sendai generates about 761 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 761 kilograms equals 1 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Sendai

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

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E