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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 3950 miles / 6358 kilometers / 3433 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3950.457 miles
  • 6357.645 kilometers
  • 3432.853 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
  • 3939.372 miles
  • 6339.805 kilometers
  • 3423.221 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 Frankfurt to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Buffalo generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
Destination 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