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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 7565 miles / 12175 kilometers / 6574 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7565.279 miles
  • 12175.137 kilometers
  • 6574.048 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
  • 7560.682 miles
  • 12167.738 kilometers
  • 6570.053 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 Nairobi to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 14 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Buffalo generates about 935 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 935 kilograms equals 2 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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