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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Pensacola (PNS) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 39 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.216 miles
  • 1574.286 kilometers
  • 850.046 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
  • 979.212 miles
  • 1575.890 kilometers
  • 850.912 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Pensacola generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W