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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 427 miles / 688 kilometers / 371 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Buffalo (BUF) is 542 miles / 873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 39 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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427
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Distance from Portland to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 427.325 miles
  • 687.713 kilometers
  • 371.335 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
  • 426.195 miles
  • 685.894 kilometers
  • 370.353 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 Portland to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Buffalo?

There is no time difference between Portland and Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Portland to Buffalo generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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