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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Buffalo (BUF) is 766 miles / 1232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 28 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 667.131 miles
  • 1073.643 kilometers
  • 579.721 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
  • 665.399 miles
  • 1070.856 kilometers
  • 578.216 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 Cedar Rapids to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Buffalo generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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