How far is Buffalo, NY, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 8095 miles / 13027 kilometers / 7034 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8094.870 miles
- 13027.430 kilometers
- 7034.250 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- 8102.216 miles
- 13039.253 kilometers
- 7040.633 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 Cape Town to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 15 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Buffalo?
The time difference between Cape Town and Buffalo is 7 hours. Buffalo is 7 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Buffalo generates about 1 012 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 012 kilograms equals 2 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | 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 |