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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 224 miles / 361 kilometers / 195 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Buffalo (BUF) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 31 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 224.126 miles
  • 360.695 kilometers
  • 194.760 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
  • 223.930 miles
  • 360.380 kilometers
  • 194.590 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 Ottawa to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Buffalo?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Buffalo generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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