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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 7170 miles / 11538 kilometers / 6230 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7169.661 miles
  • 11538.451 kilometers
  • 6230.265 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
  • 7155.091 miles
  • 11515.003 kilometers
  • 6217.604 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 Shanghai to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Buffalo generates about 879 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 879 kilograms equals 1 937 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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