How far is Buffalo, NY, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers / 1866 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2623 miles / 4222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Vancouver to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2147.866 miles
• 3456.655 kilometers
• 1866.444 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

• 2142.029 miles
• 3447.262 kilometers
• 1861.372 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 Vancouver to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Buffalo?

The time difference between Vancouver and Buffalo is 3 hours. Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Buffalo generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin	Vancouver International Airport
City:	Vancouver
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YVR
ICAO Code:	CYVR
Coordinates:	49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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