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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 3561 miles / 5732 kilometers / 3095 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Buffalo (BUF) is 4774 miles / 7683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 184 hours 17 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3561.458 miles
  • 5731.611 kilometers
  • 3094.822 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
  • 3551.481 miles
  • 5715.555 kilometers
  • 3086.153 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 Wales to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Wales to Buffalo generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 887 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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