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How far is Denver, CO, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 1359 miles / 2187 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Denver (DEN) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 27 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Denver International Airport

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1359
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2187
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1181
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Distance from Buffalo to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1358.990 miles
  • 2187.082 kilometers
  • 1180.930 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
  • 1355.609 miles
  • 2181.641 kilometers
  • 1177.992 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Denver International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Denver generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W