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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers / 474 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Charlotte (CLT) is 665 miles / 1071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 45 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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546
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Distance from Buffalo to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 546.033 miles
  • 878.756 kilometers
  • 474.490 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
  • 546.804 miles
  • 879.995 kilometers
  • 475.160 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 Buffalo to Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Charlotte?

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Charlotte.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Charlotte generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W

Airlines flying from Buffalo (BUF) to Charlotte (CLT)

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