How far is Columbus, OH, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Columbus (LCK) is 344 miles / 554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.712 miles
- 493.605 kilometers
- 266.525 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- 306.496 miles
- 493.257 kilometers
- 266.337 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Columbus generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |