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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 656 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Buffalo (BUF) is 755 miles / 1215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Burlington to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.837 miles
  • 1055.468 kilometers
  • 569.907 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
  • 654.253 miles
  • 1052.919 kilometers
  • 568.531 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 Burlington to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Burlington to Buffalo generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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