How far is Buffalo, NY, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 186 miles / 299 kilometers / 162 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Buffalo (BUF) is 232 miles / 374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 32 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 185.970 miles
- 299.290 kilometers
- 161.604 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- 186.062 miles
- 299.438 kilometers
- 161.684 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 Pittsburgh to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Buffalo?
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Buffalo generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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 |