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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 3439 miles / 5535 kilometers / 2989 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3439.423 miles
  • 5535.216 kilometers
  • 2988.777 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
  • 3429.755 miles
  • 5519.656 kilometers
  • 2980.376 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 Cardiff to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Buffalo generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 854 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
Destination 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