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How far is Calgary from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Calgary (YYC) is 2080 miles / 3347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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1740
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Distance from Buffalo to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.286 miles
  • 2800.718 kilometers
  • 1512.267 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
  • 1735.807 miles
  • 2793.510 kilometers
  • 1508.375 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Calgary generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W