How far is Vancouver from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers / 1866 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 27 minutes.

Distance from Buffalo to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2147.866 miles
• 3456.655 kilometers
• 1866.444 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

• 2142.029 miles
• 3447.262 kilometers
• 1861.372 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Vancouver?

The time difference between Buffalo and Vancouver is 3 hours. Vancouver is 3 hours behind Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Vancouver generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 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 Vancouver

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

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	Vancouver International Airport
City:	Vancouver
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YVR
ICAO Code:	CYVR
Coordinates:	49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W