How far is Buffalo, NY, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 4039 miles / 6501 kilometers / 3510 nautical miles.

Distance from Zurich to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4039.394 miles
• 6500.775 kilometers
• 3510.138 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

• 4028.238 miles
• 6482.820 kilometers
• 3500.443 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 Zurich to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 8 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Buffalo?

The time difference between Zurich and Buffalo is 6 hours. Buffalo is 6 hours behind Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Zurich to Buffalo generates about 461 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 461 kilograms equals 1 017 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Destination	Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City:	Buffalo, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BUF
ICAO Code:	KBUF
Coordinates:	42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W