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How far is Buffalo, NY, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2293 miles / 3691 kilometers / 1993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2680 miles / 4313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 16 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2293.436 miles
  • 3690.928 kilometers
  • 1992.941 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
  • 2287.943 miles
  • 3682.088 kilometers
  • 1988.169 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 Jose to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from San Jose to Buffalo generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 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 Jose to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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