How far is Detroit, MI, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit (DTW) is 286 miles / 461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 59 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 241.008 miles
- 387.866 kilometers
- 209.431 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- 240.408 miles
- 386.900 kilometers
- 208.909 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Detroit generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |