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

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 4654 miles / 7490 kilometers / 4045 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Kapalua Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Lahaina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4654.342 miles
  • 7490.437 kilometers
  • 4044.513 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
  • 4647.253 miles
  • 7479.029 kilometers
  • 4038.353 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 Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kapalua Airport is 9 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Lahaina generates about 539 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 539 kilograms equals 1 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Lahaina

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

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 Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W