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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1384 miles / 2227 kilometers / 1203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 58 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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1384
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2227
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1203
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1383.952 miles
  • 2227.255 kilometers
  • 1202.622 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
  • 1380.651 miles
  • 2221.942 kilometers
  • 1199.753 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 Colorado Springs to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Buffalo generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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