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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers / 964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1284 miles / 2067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 45 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1109.109 miles
  • 1784.939 kilometers
  • 963.790 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
  • 1106.238 miles
  • 1780.318 kilometers
  • 961.295 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 Bismarck to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Buffalo generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″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