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How far is Vancouver from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 2144 miles / 3450 kilometers / 1863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2629 miles / 4231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 43 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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2144
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1863
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Distance from Buffalo to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2143.917 miles
  • 3450.300 kilometers
  • 1863.013 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
  • 2138.095 miles
  • 3440.930 kilometers
  • 1857.954 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Vancouver generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W