How far is Buffalo, NY, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 771 miles / 1241 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo (BUF) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 17 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 770.885 miles
- 1240.618 kilometers
- 669.880 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- 768.903 miles
- 1237.429 kilometers
- 668.158 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 Des Moines to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Buffalo?
The time difference between Des Moines and Buffalo is 1 hour. Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Buffalo generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |