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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 695 miles / 1119 kilometers / 604 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Buffalo (BUF) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 42 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 695.076 miles
  • 1118.617 kilometers
  • 604.005 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
  • 693.232 miles
  • 1115.648 kilometers
  • 602.402 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 Waterloo to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Buffalo generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 273 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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