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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Buffalo (BUF) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 29 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 607.067 miles
  • 976.979 kilometers
  • 527.527 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
  • 605.786 miles
  • 974.918 kilometers
  • 526.413 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 Springfield to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Springfield to Buffalo generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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