How far is Buffalo, NY, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2122 miles / 3415 kilometers / 1844 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2498 miles / 4020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 54 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2121.973 miles
- 3414.984 kilometers
- 1843.944 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- 2116.186 miles
- 3405.671 kilometers
- 1838.915 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 Seattle to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Buffalo?
The time difference between Seattle and Buffalo is 3 hours. Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Seattle to Buffalo generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |