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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 908 miles / 1461 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1023 miles / 1647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 14 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 907.924 miles
  • 1461.162 kilometers
  • 788.964 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
  • 905.490 miles
  • 1457.245 kilometers
  • 786.849 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 Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Sioux Falls generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

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 Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W