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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 9583 miles / 15422 kilometers / 8327 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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9583
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15422
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8327
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
18 h 38 min
CO2 emission
1 236 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9582.504 miles
  • 15421.545 kilometers
  • 8326.968 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
  • 9581.332 miles
  • 15419.659 kilometers
  • 8325.950 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 Richmond to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 18 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Richmond to Buffalo generates about 1 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 236 kilograms equals 2 726 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″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