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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 3185 miles / 5126 kilometers / 2768 nautical miles.

Shannon Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Shannon to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3185.111 miles
  • 5125.939 kilometers
  • 2767.786 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
  • 3176.183 miles
  • 5111.572 kilometers
  • 2760.028 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 Shannon to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Shannon to Buffalo generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 786 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shannon to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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