How far is Buffalo, NY, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 251 miles / 404 kilometers / 218 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Buffalo (BUF) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 29 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Albany to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 250.759 miles
- 403.558 kilometers
- 217.904 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- 250.094 miles
- 402.487 kilometers
- 217.325 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 Albany to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Buffalo?
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Albany to Buffalo generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″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 |