How far is Buffalo, NY, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2121 miles / 3413 kilometers / 1843 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2496 miles / 4017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 52 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2120.884 miles
- 3413.231 kilometers
- 1842.997 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- 2115.100 miles
- 3403.924 kilometers
- 1837.972 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 Seattle to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Buffalo?
The time difference between Seattle and Buffalo is 3 hours. Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Seattle to Buffalo generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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 |