How far is Buffalo, NY, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Buffalo (BUF) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 13 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 487.256 miles
- 784.163 kilometers
- 423.414 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- 488.009 miles
- 785.374 kilometers
- 424.068 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 Raleigh to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Buffalo?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Buffalo generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |