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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 5057 miles / 8138 kilometers / 4394 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5056.630 miles
  • 8137.857 kilometers
  • 4394.091 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
  • 5072.650 miles
  • 8163.639 kilometers
  • 4408.012 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 Rio De Janeiro to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Buffalo generates about 591 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 591 kilograms equals 1 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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