How far is Buffalo, NY, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 534 miles / 859 kilometers / 464 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Buffalo (BUF) is 637 miles / 1025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 8 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 533.877 miles
- 859.192 kilometers
- 463.926 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- 532.780 miles
- 857.427 kilometers
- 462.973 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 Champaign to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Buffalo?
The time difference between Champaign and Buffalo is 1 hour. Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Champaign to Buffalo generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W |
| Destination | 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 |