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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 7172 miles / 11543 kilometers / 6233 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7172.393 miles
  • 11542.848 kilometers
  • 6232.640 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
  • 7157.682 miles
  • 11519.173 kilometers
  • 6219.856 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 Nanjing to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Buffalo generates about 879 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 879 kilograms equals 1 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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