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How far is Hilo, HI, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 4626 miles / 7446 kilometers / 4020 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Hilo International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4626.467 miles
  • 7445.576 kilometers
  • 4020.290 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
  • 4619.894 miles
  • 7434.999 kilometers
  • 4014.579 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Hilo International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Hilo generates about 536 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 536 kilograms equals 1 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Hilo

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

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W