How far is Buffalo, NY, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1297 miles / 2087 kilometers / 1127 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 58 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1296.620 miles
- 2086.707 kilometers
- 1126.732 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- 1296.480 miles
- 2086.482 kilometers
- 1126.610 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 Houston to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Buffalo?
The time difference between Houston and Buffalo is 1 hour. Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Houston to Buffalo generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |