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How far is Lewiston, ID, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) is 1883 miles / 3030 kilometers / 1636 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Lewiston (LWS) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 27 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Lewiston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1882.920 miles
  • 3030.266 kilometers
  • 1636.213 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
  • 1877.808 miles
  • 3022.039 kilometers
  • 1631.771 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 Lewiston?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Lewiston generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 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 Lewiston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS).

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 Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″W