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

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 4744 miles / 7634 kilometers / 4122 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4743.838 miles
  • 7634.468 kilometers
  • 4122.283 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
  • 4736.182 miles
  • 7622.147 kilometers
  • 4115.630 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 Lihue to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Lihue to Buffalo generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W
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