How far is Buffalo, NY, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1281 miles / 2062 kilometers / 1114 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1473 miles / 2371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 28 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 1281.428 miles
- 2062.258 kilometers
- 1113.530 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- 1281.189 miles
- 2061.874 kilometers
- 1113.323 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 55 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Houston to Buffalo generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |