How far is Buffalo, NY, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2196 miles / 3534 kilometers / 1908 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2601 miles / 4186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 23 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2196.223 miles
- 3534.479 kilometers
- 1908.466 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- 2191.962 miles
- 3527.620 kilometers
- 1904.763 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 San Diego to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Buffalo?
The time difference between San Diego and Buffalo is 3 hours. Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from San Diego to Buffalo generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |