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How far is Ixtapa from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2197 miles / 3535 kilometers / 1909 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2686 miles / 4323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 4 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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2197
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3535
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1909
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Distance from Buffalo to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2196.801 miles
  • 3535.408 kilometers
  • 1908.968 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
  • 2199.333 miles
  • 3539.483 kilometers
  • 1911.168 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Ixtapa generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W