How far is Flint, MI, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Flint (Bishop International Airport) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Flint (FNT) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 50 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Bishop International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Flint
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Flint. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 254.075 miles
- 408.895 kilometers
- 220.785 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- 253.397 miles
- 407.803 kilometers
- 220.196 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 Flint?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Bishop International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Flint?
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Bishop International Airport (FNT)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Flint generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 138 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 Flint
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Bishop International Airport (FNT).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | Bishop International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Flint, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FNT |
| ICAO Code: | KFNT |
| Coordinates: | 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W |