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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 779 miles / 1254 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Buffalo (BUF) is 903 miles / 1454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 7 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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677
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Distance from Birmingham to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 779.327 miles
  • 1254.206 kilometers
  • 677.217 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
  • 779.682 miles
  • 1254.777 kilometers
  • 677.525 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 Birmingham to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Buffalo generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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