How far is Seattle, WA, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2122 miles / 3415 kilometers / 1844 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Seattle (SEA) is 2497 miles / 4018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 49 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2121.973 miles
- 3414.984 kilometers
- 1843.944 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- 2116.186 miles
- 3405.671 kilometers
- 1838.915 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Seattle?
The time difference between Buffalo and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Seattle generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |