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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Ixtapa?

The distance between Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2197 miles / 3535 kilometers / 1909 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2687 miles / 4324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 11 minutes.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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2197
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3535
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1909
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Distance from Ixtapa to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2196.801 miles
  • 3535.408 kilometers
  • 1908.968 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
  • 2199.333 miles
  • 3539.483 kilometers
  • 1911.168 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 Ixtapa to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Ixtapa to Buffalo generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ixtapa to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″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