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How far is Akron, OH, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) is 198 miles / 318 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Akron (CAK) is 230 miles / 370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 35 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Akron–Canton Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Akron

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 197.535 miles
  • 317.902 kilometers
  • 171.654 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
  • 197.388 miles
  • 317.664 kilometers
  • 171.525 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 Buffalo to Akron?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Akron–Canton Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Akron?

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Akron.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Akron generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Akron

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″W