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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 473 miles / 762 kilometers / 411 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 38 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 473.235 miles
  • 761.598 kilometers
  • 411.230 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
  • 472.019 miles
  • 759.641 kilometers
  • 410.173 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 Chicago to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Chicago to Buffalo generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF)

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