How far is Buffalo, NY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Buffalo (BUF) is 385 miles / 620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 21 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 295.722 miles
- 475.919 kilometers
- 256.976 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- 296.001 miles
- 476.368 kilometers
- 257.218 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 Washington D.C. to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Buffalo?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Buffalo generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Buffalo (BUF)
| American Airlines |