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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Montreal?

The distance between Montreal (Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montreal (YUL) to Buffalo (BUF) is 377 miles / 607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 36 minutes.

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Montreal to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 303.173 miles
  • 487.909 kilometers
  • 263.450 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
  • 302.689 miles
  • 487.130 kilometers
  • 263.029 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 Montreal to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Montreal and Buffalo?

There is no time difference between Montreal and Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Montreal to Buffalo generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Montreal to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
City: Montreal
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUL
ICAO Code: CYUL
Coordinates: 45°28′14″N, 73°44′26″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