How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 385 miles / 620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 50 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 278.775 miles
- 448.644 kilometers
- 242.249 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- 278.664 miles
- 448.466 kilometers
- 242.152 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Buffalo and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Philadelphia generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from Buffalo (BUF) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |