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How far is Helsinki from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 4130 miles / 6647 kilometers / 3589 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4130.005 miles
  • 6646.598 kilometers
  • 3588.876 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
  • 4118.046 miles
  • 6627.353 kilometers
  • 3578.484 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 8 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Helsinki generates about 473 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 473 kilograms equals 1 042 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Helsinki

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

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E