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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1359 miles / 2187 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1519 miles / 2445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 28 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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1359
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2187
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1181
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Distance from Denver to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1358.990 miles
  • 2187.082 kilometers
  • 1180.930 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
  • 1355.609 miles
  • 2181.641 kilometers
  • 1177.992 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 Denver to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Denver to Buffalo generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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