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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1905 miles / 3066 kilometers / 1656 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Tucson (TUS) is 2162 miles / 3480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 47 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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1905
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3066
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Distance from Buffalo to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1905.203 miles
  • 3066.128 kilometers
  • 1655.576 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
  • 1901.954 miles
  • 3060.899 kilometers
  • 1652.753 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Tucson generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W