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How far is Omaha, NE, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Omaha (Eppley Airfield) is 887 miles / 1428 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Omaha (OMA) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 36 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Eppley Airfield

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887
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1428
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771
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Distance from Buffalo to Omaha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.456 miles
  • 1428.222 kilometers
  • 771.178 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
  • 885.182 miles
  • 1424.562 kilometers
  • 769.202 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 Omaha?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Eppley Airfield is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Eppley Airfield (OMA)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Omaha generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 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 Omaha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).

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 Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W