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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4277 miles / 6883 kilometers / 3717 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4276.901 miles
  • 6883.004 kilometers
  • 3716.525 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
  • 4264.782 miles
  • 6863.502 kilometers
  • 3705.995 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 Buffalo to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Adak Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Adak Island generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 083 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Adak Island

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W