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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 734 miles / 1182 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo (BUF) is 857 miles / 1379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 6 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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734
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1182
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638
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Distance from Minneapolis to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 734.480 miles
  • 1182.031 kilometers
  • 638.246 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
  • 732.563 miles
  • 1178.945 kilometers
  • 636.579 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 Minneapolis to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Buffalo generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo (BUF)

Delta Air Lines