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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2075 miles / 3340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 48 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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1740
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Distance from Calgary to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.286 miles
  • 2800.718 kilometers
  • 1512.267 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
  • 1735.807 miles
  • 2793.510 kilometers
  • 1508.375 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 Calgary to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Calgary to Buffalo generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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