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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 8251 miles / 13279 kilometers / 7170 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8251.174 miles
  • 13278.977 kilometers
  • 7170.074 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
  • 8254.860 miles
  • 13284.909 kilometers
  • 7173.277 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 Johannesburg to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 16 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Buffalo generates about 1 035 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 035 kilograms equals 2 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
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