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How far is Beijing from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6637 miles / 10682 kilometers / 5768 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6637.281 miles
  • 10681.669 kilometers
  • 5767.640 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
  • 6621.375 miles
  • 10656.070 kilometers
  • 5753.817 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Beijing generates about 804 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 804 kilograms equals 1 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E