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How far is Yakima, WA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers / 1780 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Yakima (YKM) is 2419 miles / 3893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 24 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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2048
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1780
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Distance from Buffalo to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2048.065 miles
  • 3296.040 kilometers
  • 1779.719 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
  • 2042.487 miles
  • 3287.064 kilometers
  • 1774.872 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Yakima generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W