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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1672 miles / 2691 kilometers / 1453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1996 miles / 3213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 21 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1672.064 miles
  • 2690.926 kilometers
  • 1452.984 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
  • 1667.575 miles
  • 2683.701 kilometers
  • 1449.083 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 Idaho Falls to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Buffalo generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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