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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 215 miles / 346 kilometers / 187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 30 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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215
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Distance from Buffalo to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 215.278 miles
  • 346.456 kilometers
  • 187.071 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
  • 215.349 miles
  • 346.570 kilometers
  • 187.133 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Harrisburg?

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Harrisburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Harrisburg generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 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 Harrisburg

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

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W