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How far is Columbia, MO, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 760 miles / 1224 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Columbia (COU) is 872 miles / 1403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 27 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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760
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1224
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661
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Distance from Buffalo to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 760.410 miles
  • 1223.761 kilometers
  • 660.778 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
  • 758.880 miles
  • 1221.300 kilometers
  • 659.449 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Columbia generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Columbia

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

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W