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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 947 miles / 1523 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1250 miles / 2012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 21 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 946.531 miles
  • 1523.293 kilometers
  • 822.513 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
  • 944.093 miles
  • 1519.371 kilometers
  • 820.395 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 Sydney to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Sydney to Buffalo generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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