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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Akron, OH?

The distance between Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 198 miles / 318 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akron (CAK) to Buffalo (BUF) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 38 minutes.

Akron–Canton Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Akron to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 197.535 miles
  • 317.902 kilometers
  • 171.654 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
  • 197.388 miles
  • 317.664 kilometers
  • 171.525 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 Akron to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Akron–Canton Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akron and Buffalo?

There is no time difference between Akron and Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Akron to Buffalo generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akron to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″W
Destination 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