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How far is Buffalo, NY, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers / 345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo (BUF) is 455 miles / 733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 39 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from South Bend to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 397.541 miles
  • 639.781 kilometers
  • 345.454 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
  • 396.561 miles
  • 638.203 kilometers
  • 344.602 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 South Bend to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between South Bend and Buffalo?

There is no time difference between South Bend and Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from South Bend to Buffalo generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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