How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 734 miles / 1182 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 5 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 734.480 miles
- 1182.031 kilometers
- 638.246 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- 732.563 miles
- 1178.945 kilometers
- 636.579 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Minneapolis?
The time difference between Buffalo and Minneapolis is 1 hour. Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Minneapolis generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
Airlines flying from Buffalo (BUF) to Minneapolis (MSP)
| Delta Air Lines |