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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 215 miles / 346 kilometers / 187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Buffalo (BUF) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 34 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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215
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Distance from Harrisburg to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 215.278 miles
  • 346.456 kilometers
  • 187.071 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
  • 215.349 miles
  • 346.570 kilometers
  • 187.133 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 Harrisburg to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Buffalo?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Buffalo generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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