How far is Kansas City, MO, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 870 miles / 1399 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1007 miles / 1620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 59 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 869.500 miles
- 1399.325 kilometers
- 755.575 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- 867.549 miles
- 1396.185 kilometers
- 753.879 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Kansas City?
The time difference between Buffalo and Kansas City is 1 hour. Kansas City is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Kansas City generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |